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1912 view of ONU campus from Main St.

Found on Old Pictures of Forgotten Ohio on Facebook

This photograph shows a 1912 view of the Ohio Northern University campus from Main St. Four buildings dominate the scene: (from left) Dukes Building (1903-present) which was named for farmer Lewis Dukes, the Normal School Building (1871-1913), Hill Memorial (1879-present) and Brown Hall (1905-1976). 

Garage Sales for August 8-9-10

UPDATED 5:00 p.m. Wednesday: We've got more garage sales!

Looking for garage sales? Here's who opted for a FREE ad on the Icon Classifieds and Google Maps:

Ada, Ohio

AUG 8-9-10 at 922 Orders Ave
AUG 10 at 400 Hays Ave

Bluffton, Ohio

AUG 8-9-10 22720 Township Rd 51

AUG 8-9-10 on 22530 Township Rd 51

AUG 8-9-10 on 22616 Township Rd 51

AUG 9 at 764 County Rd 29

AUG 8-9-10 at 8390 Swaney Rd

AUG 9-10 at 219 Brookwood Dr

AHS golfers lose to Musketeers, 186-211

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Ada High School varsity boys golf team lost a dual match to non-league foe Fort Jennings Tuesday, August 6, at the Bluffton Golf Course.

The Musketeers defeated the Bulldogs, 186-211.

The Bulldogs were paced by senior Ethan Lawrence, who shot a nine-hole score of 46 to end up third individually in the match.   

Sophomore Brody Rister carded a score of 49 to come in fifth overall among the 11 golfers. Junior Sam Crawford posted a 55.

F&M Picnic Pull on August 10

The 2024 Ada Farmers & Merchants Picnic Pull is Saturday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Park. Visit the Hardin County Tractor Pullers on Facebook for more information or call/text Chris Vermillion at 567-674-0298.

Dowland offers unique perspective on VP candidate

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Even though he is a professor of literature by trade, Ohio Northern University’s Douglas Dowland, Ph.D., is no novice to the drama of American politics. His first book, “Weak Nationalisms,” explored how authors attempted to sidestep national divides by writing stories of America that speak to many.

Tony VanHoose served in the U.S. Army National Guard

Tony VanHoose, age 63, of Dola, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his residence. 

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