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Ohio Northern University to hold 12th annual ‘Robby’ golf outing

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Ohio Northern University Office of Alumni Affairs will hold the 12th annual Robby Golf Classic at Colonial Golfers Club in Harrod, on Sunday, June 3, at noon.

Registration starts at 11 a.m. The $125 registration fee for individuals includes 18 holes of golf, dinner, program and giveaways. Participants can register as teams, pairs or individuals. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.

In its 12th year, the Robby Classic is a fundraiser for The Robby Scholarship Fund, named for William Robinson, a 1961 graduate of Ohio Northern who has spent more than 50 years with the University.

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The Avengers now showing at Ada Theatre

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

James Curliss of The Ada Theatre announced that "The Avengers" (PG-13) is now showing  at the theatre. Click for a video preview.

Show times follow:
Friday and Saturday - 7 and 9:55 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday matinee - 4 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday - 7 p.m.

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Darrell Kent was a former Ada fire chief

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Darrell E. Kent

Visitation:
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
Ada

Service:
Thursday, May 17
11 AM
First Baptist Church of Ada
350 West North Avenue
Ada

Darrell E. Kent, 77, died at 1:01 a.m. May 14, 2012, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born Sept. 26, 1934, in Uniopolis to Russell and Dorothy Miller Kent, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 7, 1955, he married D. Jacqueline Sampson, who survives in Ada.

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Make that ONU Orange

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Abbie Rieman, Bluffton High School senior, and soon-to-be Ohio Northern University freshman, puts the finishing touches on a street painting project in Bluffton. Her painting proclaims to the world her intention on attending ONU in the fall.

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Polar Bears advance to NCAA III Softball World Series with 7-5 victory over Trine

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Senior Cassie Gaye drilled a 3-run home run and sophomore Dani Steepe was outstanding in the circle to lead No. 25 Ohio Northern past No. 16 Trine (Ind.) 7-5 in the championship game of the NCAA III Regionals Monday morning at Scots Field.
The second-seeded Polar Bears advance to the NCAA Division III World Series with a 31-12 record, while the top-seeded Thunder ends its season at 40-10.

ONU will play No. 3-ranked Linfield (Ore.) in the first round of the World Series Friday at 10 am in Salem, Va.

Gaye blasted a 3-run home run in the top of the first inning to stake the Polar Bears to a quick 3-0 lead.

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Ada Public Library software changes underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Ada Public Library will be undergoing a software migration that will span the months of May and June. The library wants its patrons to be prepared as it gear up for some changes. The library has prepared a video to assist in explaining the changes underway.

Click here for the video.

Beginning Thursday, May 31​, a library card will be required to check out materials. This is a requirement as the library's software is updated.

After May 31​, patrons and library staff will not be able to place holds on library items. This is a temporary situation while the library's software is being updated. 

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