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Inn at ONU open house December 15

The Inn At Ohio Northern University is hosting its annual Holiday Open House from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15. The inn welcomes the Ada, Kenton and surrounding communities  to visit and enjoy Christmas treats and beverages.

The full-service hotel is located 401 West College Ave. on the 300-acre university campus. The facility is near walking and biking paths, the Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Presser Recital Hall, Elzay Gallery of Art and Dial-Roberson Stadium.

Call (419) 772-4266 for more information.

Bob Piehl worked for General Dynamics

 Robert A. “Bob” Piehl, age 64, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 10:45 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on November 7, 1957, in Westminster, Ohio to Arlie “Pete” and Margaret Francis (Peirson) Piehl.  His father survives in Harrod and his mother preceded him in death.  On March 27, 1981, Bob married Dorothy L. Coon and she survives in Harrod.

Shh, the APL silent auction is in progress

Through Dec. 11, the Ada Public Library 2021 Holiday Silent Auction has a generous spread of items available for holiday shoppers. All proceeds benefit the Summer Reading Program. Items have been donated by businesses, organizations, and individuals. See items at https://adalibrary.org/content/2021-holiday-silent-auction

McGuffey Drive-Thru Santa on December 3

The McGuffey Memories Historical Society will host a Drive-Thru Santa celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 3.

The event will be held at McGuffey Memorial Park, 199 Courtright St.

ICAPP investigates pandemic impact on students

ONU education students under the direction of Dr. Sarah McCluskey recently examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected education in the United States. This is the latest addition to ONU’s Institute for Civics and Public Policy’s (ICAPP) “Critical Questions” series. The student authors find the pandemic has resulted in learning loss for students, increased workloads for educators and has made forging deeper relationships with families more difficult.

Lima Area Youth Orchestra presents Christmas concert

The Lima Area Youth Orchestra will present their Christmas concert at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 5 in the Lima Senior High School Auditorium.1 Spartan Way.

Members of the orchestra come from ten area high schools and home-schools. Directors of the group are Dr. Sarah Waters and Mr. Joseph MacBenn.

Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and seniors. Tickets will be available at the door.

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