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Hager Lafferty worked for General Dynamics

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Hager Lafferty, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 4:10 a.m. at Burton’s Ridge, Lima.

He was born on August 24, 1942, in Langley, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Christine (Reffitt) Lafferty.   On October 27, 1961, Hager married Virgie R. Howard and she preceded him in death on August 2, 2004.

Hager is survived by his two children: Gene (Suzanne) Lafferty of Belle Center and Debbie (Mark) Mosher of LaFayette; a grandchild, Taylor Lafferty; and a sister, Bonnie Whitaker of Alger.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Harless Lafferty and sister, Barb Morrison.

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ICAPP Critical Question: Women in Politics

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

In this last week of Women's History Month, Ohio Northern's student fellows from the Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) have released a new podcast episode and another installment in their "Critical Questions' series on the state of Women in Politics. 

The 3 female fellows take a look at the historical role of women in American politics and pay particular attention to several key female Ohio leaders. Fellow Andrea Hoffman states, “It is important for us as women who plan to pursue careers in public affairs to learn from the experiences of women who have come before us. It helps us to visualize our path and future career.”

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AHS girls track led by Sumner, two Olivias; Bulldog boys have deep roster  

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 29, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The 2022 Ada High School track and field team boasts a big roster, featuring strong upperclass returnees and a talented group of freshmen under ninth-year head coach Tyler Craig.

A total of 46 boys and girls comprise the squad. Ten seniors, five juniors, 16 sophomores and 15 freshmen fill out the roster.

MAIN PHOTO: The Ada varsity track and field team, from left, front: Mariah King, Gabby Wysocki, Kayleiana Cooper-Bolden, Courtney Sumner, Madison Park, Lexi Poling, Olivia Burkhart, Josie Phillips.

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Feels like 18 degrees F; March 28 AHS games cancelled

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, March 28, 2022

March 28 home openers for the Ada High School baseball and softball teams have been cancelled. It's sunny but frigid. Wind chill at 2 p.m. is 18 degrees F.

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March 28 organizational meeting for Farmers & Merchants picnic

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, March 28, 2022

The 109th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, and organizers are extending an invitation to local farmers as well as merchants to take part in Ohio's longest running festival.

Joni Goodman, of Midwest Rehab, Inc., notes, "If you would like to be a part of keeping the tradition alive, we hope that you will join us for a meeting being held at the park building (brick building at the North entrance of the park) at 7 p.m. on March 28."

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March 30 "Music in Motion" at Snyder Recital Hall

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 28, 2022

UPDATED Livestream Link: https://livestream.com/accounts/770978

At 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, "Music in Motion" will be presented by Tower Duo in Snyder Recital Hall, a venue in Presser Hall, 525 S Gilbert St, on the campus of Ohio Northern University. Tower Duo is a flute and saxophone ensemble based in Columbus, Ohio that specializes in creating engaging musical experiences with a particular interest in performing and premiering contemporary works by living composers.

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