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Three-legged dog named Leo male 2-year-old St Bernard mix

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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By Lee Crouse
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Ever wonder how Ada’s streets were named? Lee Crouse provides some answers.

Main Street was originally called Margaret Street in honor of the wife of the founder S.M. Johnson.

Johnson Street was named for S.M. Johnson himself.

Ream Street was named for Abraham Ream who laid out an addition in the south-east part of town.

Simon Street got its name from the Simon family prominent families in the early history of Ada.

Edwards Street in the north-east part of town for Billy Edwards.

Liberty Street was so named by S.M. Johnson.

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Recognize anyone? It's the Ada Exempted Village School Board of Education during the 1955-56 school year.

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More information about all of Ohio Northern's 23 varsity athletic programs can be found on the web at ONUSports.com.

Last Week at Ohio Northern:

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Ruth Roiter says "Stop in and visit the Gallery."

There's a weekend open house in Ada and you are invited.

Ruth Roiter's Gallery for the Arts, 115 S. Main St., will hold an open house from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 8, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9.

The Gallery features original works by Ada artists and artisans.

Roiter said that visitors will be served wine and munchies on Friday. On Saturday will be coffee, juice and breads. In addition a collection of Gallery items will be raffled.

When Roiter opened the gallery she described its purpose this way: “I set the stage. The artists are the performers.”

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Ada is known for its Bulldogs. Now it’s also known for its ONU football team’s Dog Soldier Society workouts. This photo is from a video of this spring’s workouts. To watch the video and see what a dog’s life is really like  click here. (Photo from the video taken from the ONU Football Facebook)

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