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Ada waited 150 years for this celebration

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 3, 2021

Ada's oldest resident, Ohio Northern University, turns 150 this year. A year-long celebration of the events is planned by the university. Events continue from July through next June.  Click here to view those plans.

 

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Year-long sesquicentennial celebration

Ohio Northern University's story began in 1871
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 3, 2021

One individual with a transformative academic vision began what has become a singular and successful collective pursuit to positively change the world.

One hundred and fifty years later, Ohio Northern University is now celebrating its founding with a year-long sesquicentennial celebration focusing on the past, present and future.

The Polar Bear community invites everyone to participate in events that will feature music, art, food, fun, nostalgic activities and forward-thinking interaction for all ages.

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The Inn at ONU presents Stars and Stripes event

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 3, 2021

The Inn at ONU, 401 W. College Ave., Ada,  presents several events during its “Stars and Stripes,” long Fourth of July weekend.

Special events follow:
• Thursday, July 1 – Canvas and cocktails
• Friday, July 2 – Patriotic pops concert/boxed meals
• Saturday, July 3 – Beer bistro
• From July 1 to July 4 – The Inn offers a special nightly rate

Advanced registration is required. For more details or to register, call The Inn at
419-772-4266 OR 419-772-4112.

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Ronnie Ray Slone 1978 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 3, 2021

Ronnie Ray Slone, 43, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence in Swanton.

He was born on March 7, 1978, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Elzie and Patricia (Currence) Slone. 

Ronnie worked for the Fulton County Processing. 

Ronnie had a son, Cayden Ray Slone with Rita Slone. He also had a son, Grayson Patrick Slone and daughter, Emmy Rae Slone, with Danielle Helton. He is also survived by his two brothers: Lonnie Slone and Donnie Slone; and several nieces and nephews.

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Veltri retirement

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Ada High School staff honored Melody Veltri (center) with a luncheon at The Inn at ONU over the weekend. Mrs. Veltri is retiring after 11 years at Ada Schools. She was the student-chosen faculty speaker for the 2021 high school commencement.  (Photo from Ada Bulldogs Facebook)

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Ada High School class of 2021

Class members, honors diploma, National Honor Society, Apollo and students with 3.5+ gpa provided here
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 2, 2021

A copy of the commencement program, attached with this story lists:
• class members
• honors diploma
• National Honor Society
• Apollo Career Center grads
• students with 3.5 grade point average or higher

Members of the Ada High School class of 2021 graduated on Sunday, making them the 138th class to pass through the local school system.

Class officers are: Trent Ennis, president; Jacob Morgan, vice-president; Kesewa Akyeampong, secretary;, Megan Light, treasurer and class advisor, Melody Veltri.

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