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Connie Joan Park 1943-2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 6, 2016

Connie Joan Park, 73, died on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 10:55 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. 

She was born on Feb. 13, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to Theodore and LeNora (Rudy) Stemen. She married James Park on July 10, 1970, and he survives in Ada. 

Connie was a homemaker and an avid Bingo player.

Also surviving are three sons: Robert (Susan) Park of Spencerville, Jamie (Rhonda) Park and Gary “George” (Stacey) Park both of Ada; a daughter, Lisa Dysert of Ada; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; 

She was preceded in death by 2 infant brothers.

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FRIENDS of the Ada Library Fundraiser

Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, May 5, 2016

The FRIENDS of the Ada Public Library--think the Library's booster club--is hosting a fundraiser this coming Monday May 9th at El Campo Restaurant.

There will be Trivia and a 50/50 Raffle from 5:30-7p.m. and even if you're not a trivia fan, consider eating at El Campo--10% of the proceeds, between 4p.m.-10p.m. will go to the FRIENDS of the Library.

The FRIENDS of the Library supports the Library in many ways, inluding running used books sales, making donations toward items the Library needs (i.e. a storytime rug), and hosting events like their famous Halloween Party--this year alone over 600 people attended the FRIENDS of the Ada Library Halloween Party!

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Mark Your Calendars for Summer Reading 2016

Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, May 5, 2016

It's less than a month away--mark your calendars for the Ada Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off, which includes:

  • Summer Reading Sign-up
  • 4-H Animals
  • Face Painting
  • Touch-a-Truck
  • a HUGE Used Book Sale

All events are free, except the Used Book Sale of course! Funds raised by the Book Sale--which will be run by FRIENDS of the Library members--go back to the Library and help in programming costs.

If you don't already have an Ada Library card consider signing-up today, as it will be needed to participate in the Summer Reading program.

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Northern on Main to close May 8 for summer-long transformation

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

Ohio Northern University’s Northern on Main will close to University students and employees as well as the public on Sunday, May 8, at 7 p.m., to transform into a new retail outlet. Ohio Northern, in partnership with its dining services vendor, Sodexo, will open a Così.

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An international fast casual restaurant company, Così is set to open in the existing footprint in August 2016 and will feature a variety of signature salads, made-to-order sandwiches, soups, bagels, flatbread pizzas, gourmet beverages and desserts.

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ONU honors student with the Catherine Freed Outstanding Senior Female Leadership and Service Award

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, May 5, 2016

Hannah Peterson, a 2016 candidate for graduation in public relations from Milford, Ohio, was honored with the 2016 Catherine Freed Outstanding Senior Female Leadership and Service Award at Ohio Northern University on April 20. The award is named for former University First Lady Catherine Freed.

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Church work

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 5, 2016

The work on the West Lincoln entrance to the Ada Presbyterian Church building continues: Pouring concrete steps. (Ken Collins photo)

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