October 2022

The Village of Ada provides a schedule of upcoming public meetings with the agenda for council meetings.

The following schedule for October 17-November 16 can be found at https://www.adaoh.org/board-meeting/october-18-2022-630pm-meeting

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

October 17, Ada-Liberty Ambulance District, 5:30 p.m. 530 N. Gilbert St. 

October 18, Regular Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Municipal Building

October 19, Ada Community Improvement Corporation, noon Depot, 9 Central Ave.

Ada Exempted Village Schools is joining other schools and communities in recognizing National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 17-21.

The national theme this year is Safely Rolling to My Destination. The district reminds us:

"The big yellow school bus has become the epitome of education in our country. Often, we take for granted the benefit of this service, even while school and transportation staff continue to focus on maximizing safety and efficiency. Without this service for children and families to access safe transportation education equality would be difficult to achieve.

Robert E. Rock, Sr., age 81, of Alger, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 7:07 p.m.

He was born on March 11, 1941, in LaFayette, Indiana to the late Howard and Pearl (Kerfoot) Rock, Sr.  On May 18, 1963, Robert married Gloria J. Dyer.  She preceded him in death one year prior, on the same day as Robert October 15, 2021.

Robert retired from Rockwell of Kenton as an electrician and was also the owner of Rock Electrical Services. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. Robert also preached at the Lima Rescue Mission. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1959-1962.

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By Paula Scott

On Saturday, October 15, Ohio Northern University launched a new capital campaign identified as “an ambitious endeavor to enhance student success.” With $87 million already pledged by donors to support scholarships, faculty research, new educational approaches and structural improvements, the university has set its sights on a $100 million goal.

The campaign was unveiled at an event at Dicke House, the campus home of the university’s new president Dr. Melissa Baumann. On the sunny but brisk day, alumni, trustees and university leaders gathered under a large tent to learn about the new campaign. Flags and sweatshirts were emblazoned with the “Forward Together” slogan and ONU spirit wear was everywhere.

Trustee Karen Fields and her husband Paul Fields of Tampa, Florida were in attendance and are an example of a long-term, long-distance alumni relationship with the university. The couple noted they met at ONU. Karen said, “I love ONU…. and I’ve had a lot of opportunities because of ONU.” Paul said of the ties to the university, “It’s a forever relationship.”