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December 2022

ONU announces new Center for Corporate Engagement

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, December 21, 2022

ADA, Ohio - Ohio Northern University has launched the new Center for Corporate Engagement (CCE).

The center is designed to engage regional companies, organizations and individuals through “high-impact programs and services to enhance outcomes while contributing in a significant way to the mission of ONU.”

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AHS wrestlers win tri-match

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, December 21, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

Competing at home, the Ada High School boys wrestling team swept a three-team match with McComb and Bath Tuesday evening, December 20.

Ada beat McComb 54-12 and edged Bath 43-42 in a tiebreaker after Landon Simon won a clutch bout by pin in the final match to tie it up, 36-36.

After the Simon comeback win, the last two bouts were forfeited, with one win for each team. Ada won the dual team outcome via the tiebreaker criterion for having forfeited fewer matches.  

"It is always fun to wrestle at home and have more family and friends able to attend," said Ada coach Eric Perkins. "It really does change the energy level.

Simon rallied to win by pin in the last contested match vs. Bath with strong encouragement from the team and crowd.

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OSU Extension offices close between Christmas and New Year's

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, December 21, 2022

The Ohio State University Extension Office in Hardin County will be closed from Friday, December 23-Monday, January 2 for OSU’s winter academic break. 

OSU President, Kristina Johnson, announced that all university offices will be closed during winter break to show appreciation for employees and allow time for personal recharge and rest.

This closure includes all county Extension offices. OSU Extension Hardin County will resume regular hours on January 3.

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Jimmy Ray Morrison was a welder at Kenton Structural

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Jimmy Ray Morrison, age 66, of Alger, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.

He was born on August 11, 1956, to Kenton, Ohio to the late Harlin and Lola (Bailey) Morrison. On December 24, 1974, Jimmy married Mary Catherine Sietz, but later separated.  Long-time partner Cristina Smith survives at home.

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Christmas Day community breakfast at St. Mark Lutheran

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

St. Mark Lutheran, 125 S Johnson St., will be having a free Community Christmas Breakfast from 7:30-8:45 a.m. on December 25.

The meal will be dine-in only. All are welcome and encouraged to stay for hymns and scripture following breakfast. 

The church is located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets, behind McDonald's. Organizers note, "We would love to see you there."

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Spring soccer registration takes place in January

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The Ada Soccer Association has announced that registration will be open from Registration will be open from January 1-February 1, 2023.

Team age groups are U6-U15. Fees are different per age group. For the U6 group, fees include a jersey. For U8-U15, players must have a jersey, which can be purchased for $25.

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Ada Community Improvement Corporation meets Dec. 21

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

The Ada Community Improvement Corporation will meet at 12:00 Noon on December 21 in the Ada Historical Depot, The meeting will be led by CIC president Jamie Hall. 

The agenda is:

I. Minutes of October 19th Meeting - presented at the meeting and via email. 

II. Treasurer's Report - Eileen Peterman, Treasurer, will be presented at the meeting. 

III. Old Business – None. 

IV. New Business 

- Nomination and election of officers for 2023. Open seat for vice president. 

- Election of trustees with terms expiring 12/31/2022. 

- Proposed Budget 2023. 

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Advertiser of the Week: The Cask Room

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 20, 2022

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Darrell D. Hunsicker served in the U.S. Air Force

Posted by Staff on Monday, December 19, 2022

Darrell D. Hunsicker, age 72, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 11:55 p.m., at the Dayton VA Medical Center.   

He was born on February 15, 1950 in McGuffey, Ohio to I. Harvey and Ruth (Crist) Hunsicker, Sr. who preceded him in death. 

Darrell retired as an administrator. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served from May 1969 to January 1988. He was a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School in 1968.

Survived by a brother, Lewis Hunsicker and a sister, Marsha (Robert) Sprang Neff.

He was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.

There will be no visitation or service.  It was his wish to be cremated.

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Joseph K. Lamb built 20 homes in and around Ada

Posted by Staff on Monday, December 19, 2022

Joseph K. Lamb, age 92, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.

He was born on March 12, 1930, in Foraker, Ohio to the late James J. and Estella (Geider) Lamb. On May 22, 1948, Joseph married Mary B. Hill, she preceded him in death on October 7, 2009.

Joseph retired from Commercial Lovelace Motor Freight in Lima after working for 38 years. He also built twenty homes in and around Ada. He was a member of the St. Mark Lutheran Church of Ada. Joseph also was a member of the Colonial Hills Golfers Club, the Kenton Elks Lodge #157, and the Eagles Lodge #767 of St. Marys.

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