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Ada moves to remote learning day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 18, 2021

Ada schools moved from a 2-hour delay to a remote learning day at work 7:55 a.m. this morning, Thursday, Feb. 18.

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Philip R. Quattrocchi was retired from Ohio Northern University

He served as recreation manager at McIntosh Center
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Philip R. Quattrocchi, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on Feb. 6, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Andre and Jennie (Lanza) Quattrocchi. On June 9, 1957, Philip married Betty E. Tarr and she preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2002.

Philip retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he was the Recreation Manager at McIntosh Center. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. Philip was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. He was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 and a former member of the Italian American Club in Lima.

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Ada site of Friday West Ohio Food Bank distribution

10 a.m. to noon at Dial-Roberson Stadium
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

THIS STORY IS UNDATED WITH A TIME CHANGE - The February West Ohio Food Bank's Hardin County food distribution takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 19, at the Dial-Roberson Stadium on the ONU campus, according to Jason Aldrich.

He said that the distribution dates and times are subject to changes due to weather conditions.

Enter on Klingler Road. To received food persons must be 18 or older, have a valid photo ID and proof of residency, be at or below 230 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and sign and eligibility to take food home form.

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Helen Shaw was a member of Harrod United Methodist Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

 Helen L. Shaw, 94, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at 5:05 p.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

She was born on Aug. 28, 1926, in Lima, Ohio, to Harry Elmer and Mildred (Vance) Gray who preceded her in death. On Feb. 17, 1952, she married Leo Eugene Shaw who preceded her in death in 1994.

Helen retried from Continental Can, where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of the Harrod United Methodist Church. She was a proud member of the knitting club at the church. 

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Look at the Ada HS grads on college dean's lists

Ashland, Ohio Univesity, Miami, University of Findlay
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Several Ada High School graduates attending college outside of Ada were recently named to dean’s lists. Those students follow:

• Morgan Sutton was named to the Ashland University dean's list. She is majoring in exercise science. 

• Elizabeth Milks was named to the Miami University President's list. She is majoring in biology.

• Three students were named to the fall dean’s list at Ohio University, Athens. They are:
Madison Wright in the College of Arts and Sciences
Kylie Guagenti in the College of Health Sciences and Professions
Austin Amburgey in the Honors Tutorial College

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Why it's called a nuthatch

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

This is actually two photos of the same nuthatch at the Icon feeder. It likes peanuts, but usually carried the nut off in a tree to eat. We guess that's why it's called a nuthatch.

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