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The stories those windows could tell

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 23, 2012

The stories those windows could tell. Here are some last looks at Ada's First United Methodist Church before the wrecking crane takes the day.

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A photographic joke

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 23, 2012

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Bluffton pioneer photographer, Will A. Triplett, had an interesting sense of humor. This photo is a photographer's "set up." There are several items to check.

For example, the colt on the ground is playing dead, the boy in the chair holds the horse harness, but so does the dog - also sitting in a chair - behind the boy.

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ONU basketball coach takes assistant post at Duquesne

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 20, 2012

John Rhodes has stepped down as head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern University to take an assistant coaching position at NCAA Division I Duquesne of the Atlantic 10 Conference.

Rhodes compiled a 39-41 record in his three seasons as head coach of the Polar Bears.

The search for a new head basketball coach is underway.

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Great day to be outside

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 20, 2012

It's a great day to be outside. The Inn at ONU provides for a great backdrop for this view of Ada on an April afternoon.

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Robert C. Schmidt, 1920-2012, services Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Robert C. Schmidt, age 91 of Ada, died at 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2012 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1920 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is the son of the late John William and Marie Rose Wergers Schmidt. He married Doris Mae Kuehne who died February 17, 2007.

Memorial services will begin 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ada.

Memorial contributions may be given to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

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A young Ada youth

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Here's a young Ada boy probably dressed for his first-ever photograph. This photo was taken by M.V. Gilbert "artistic photographs" Ada, Ohio, 1882. Sorry to say, the youth is not identified.

Do you have an old Ada photo? Send us a copy. We'll print it. [email protected]

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