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"Forward Together" ONU fundraising campaign breaks records

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Ohio Northern University's Forward Together campaign exceeded expectations and blew past its $100 million goal, raising more than $112.7 million. The total represents the largest fundraiser in the University’s history. The university emphasizes that it will increase scholarships and financial aid for students, help the university continue to attract world-class faculty, and upgrade facilities.

The success of the three-year campaign was celebrated at Ohio Northern’s annual Henry Solomon Lehr Dinner, held Friday, Oct. 13, recognizing the University’s strongest supporters.

“We shared a bold, compelling vision for ONU’s future, and our community responded,” said President Melissa J. Baumann, Ph.D. “Our supporters understand the quality and outstanding return on investment of an ONU education. Thanks to their generosity, we will be able to help more students access that education and enrich the learning experience for all of our students.”

The campaign will help fund more than 200 new and existing scholarships.

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Steven W. Ramey worked for Marathon Petroleum

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 16, 2023

Member of the Ada Exempted Village Schools Board of Education

Steven W. “Steve” Ramey, age 43, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.  

He was born on December 10, 1979, in Lima, Ohio to Paul and Anitra (Holbrook) Nichols, they survive in Ada. On October 29, 2022, Steve married Terra N. Bryant and she survives in Ada.     

Also surviving is his daughter, Taylor Ramey of Ada; two brothers: Jacob (Tasha) Nichols and Chad (Latisha) Nichols; father and mother-in-law: Gary and Leslie Bryant; sisters-in-law: Glenna Pieraccini and Kayla (Matt) Harvey; brother-in-law: Kody LaPoint; uncle, Dwayne (Michelle) Holbrook; several nieces and nephews; and special friends: Mara and Olivia Guyton. 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother-in-law, Joyce Bryant; and brother-in-law, Nick Pieraccini.

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Kristine Marie Dean worked for AVI

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 16, 2023

Kristine Marie Dean, age 70, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Vancrest of Ada.   

Kristine was born on June 23, 1953, in Fairborn, Ohio to the late Norbert and Imogene (Freeman) York.  

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NEW crossword: September 2023 Ada Icon news

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 16, 2023

Are you an avid reader of the Ada Icon? Play the September 2023 crossword puzzle for a look back at October 2023 news for the Village of Ada.

Play the puzzle HERE.

 

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ONU women's team begins Golfweek play

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 16, 2023

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. __Senior Grace Honigford led the Ohio Northern women's golf team in the October 15 first round of the three-day Golfweek NCAA Division III Fall Invitational. The Polar Bears currently sit in 15th place in the 24-team field.

The Basics

The Polar Bears shot a first-round score of 315.

ONU Record: 19-0

Venue: Baytowne Golf Club - Miramar Beach, Fla.

Results

Pomona-Pitzer (Calif.) leads the tournament with a first-round score of 286.

Emory (Ga.) is second with a 302, Washington and Lee (Va.) is third with a 303, Illinois Wesleyan is fourth with a 304 and Grinnell (Iowa) is fifth with a 306.

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Have questions for school board candidates?

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 16, 2023

October 18 candidate forum at Dicke Hall

UPDATE: The candidate forum will be begin at 7:30 p.m. to avoid a conflict with visitation for deceased school board member Steve Ramey.

The Ada Rotary Club is accepting questions from the public in advance of its forum for Ada Board of Education candidates from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Wedesday, October 18 in the Forum of Dicke Hall on the campus of Ohio Northern University. The public is invited to attend.

Questions should be directed to John Neville, Rotary Club Secretary, at [email protected].

All seven candidates for three open seats have been invited to participate. They include Joey Campbell, Denise D’Arca, Troy Erickson, Todd Gillfillan, Matthew Gossman, Justin Hollon and Shane Tilton. Mr. Gossman is the only incumbent.

The forum will begin with introductions by each of the candidates, a series of questions and answers, and closing statements by each candidate. The forum is not a debate. A moderator will ask the questions.

Candidates will meet with those in attendance after the forum.

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