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Summer work

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

Renovation of The Inn at ONU continues this summer. Here, the scaffolding is framed by The Inn's entrance sign.

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Ada fire 100 years ago

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

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This devastating fire destroyed the administration building at Ohio Northern University 100 years ago this year.

The fire took place on Nov. 4, 1913, and was discovered at 2 a.m. You can see silhouettes of persons watching the fire in the center of the photograph. The photo is from a postcard.

(From the collection of Leland Crouse)

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ONU legends Helen Ludwig, D'Artis Jones to be named to 2014 Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame Class

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

Ohio Northern women's athletics pioneer Helen Ludwig and former ONU men's basketball NCAA Player of the Year D'Artis Jones will be inducted into Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2014 in May.

Ludwig and Jones will join former men's basketball coach Joe Campoli and Ohio Northern's 1993 men's basketball team as recent inductees into the prestigious Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.

Eight former players, five coaches, an official and a pioneer for women's college athletics will have their names added to the distinguished group of honorees.

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Closer than you think

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

So, you think you know Ada. Okay, name the location of this image. For extra credit, can you reveal the phrase above the image? For the answers, click here.

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So, you think you know Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

So, you think you know Ada. Okay, where do find this image? Hint: It's a bulldog footprint. Second question: If you can name the location of the print, name the statement painted above it.

The statement reads: "Ada Pride Starts Here." You will find the image on the building behind the Ada schools.

 

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Nothing happening in Ada in July and August? Think again, check the Ada Highlights

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

Anyone who thinks that nothing happens in Ada is the summer, think again. Here's a list of community events in July and August.

The Ada Icon compiles this bi-monthly calendar for the Ada Community Improvement Corp. (CIC). The CIC distributes it free by request. To receive the calendar via e-mail contact [email protected]. We'll add you to the e-mail list. A printer-friendly version of this calendar is an attachment to this story.

To include an event in the September-October calendar send information by Aug. 20 to [email protected]

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