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Non-denominational women's Bible study source for spiritual growth

Lynne Scott (left) serves as leader and Peggy Lawrence as hostess of a Bible study at the Lawrence home on West North Avenue, Ada.

The long-running, non-denominational Bible study draws women from the Ada area and Lafayette. Presently, the group of 15 ladies is studying the Book of Luke.

Care and concern through prayer are also an important aspect of the gatherings. Those interested in joining the group may call 419-634-3596.

Special council meeting March 24

Ada Mayor David Retterer has called a special council meeting for Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering and discussion of the ODOT summer salt program.  Buildings and Grounds and Streets Committees' meetings will convene immediately following the Special Council meeting.

 

Disney night in Ada

Lauren Nye helps at the Phi Mu Delta booth at the ONU Relay for Life. Disney is this year's theme. Balloons represent the movie "Up." Watch for lots more Relay coverage on the Icon. (Monty Siekerman photo)

West Ohio Conference UMC bishop preaches at First United Methodist March 29

Rev. Gregory V. Palmer, resident bishop of the West Ohio Conference, will be the preacher at the Ada First United Methodist Church on Palm Sunday, March 29. The service begins at 10 a.m. in the newly-built church on North Main.

Bishop Palmer leads a conference of 182,000 members in 1,037 churches. He became bishop in Ohio in September of 2012. He received degrees from George Washington University and Duke Divinity School. (Monty Siekerman)

Law Dean’s Lecture Series to focus on ‘Supreme Court Justices as Human Decision-Makers’

Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law presents Lawrence Baum, professor emeritus of political science at Ohio State University, as part of the Dean’s Lecture Series in the Celebrezze Moot Court Room at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 30.

The title of Baum’s presentation is “Supreme Court Justices as Human Decision-Makers.” The event is free and open to the public.

ONU shows strong showing in Jessup Competition

The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law Jessup team advanced to the semifinals of the qualifying rounds of the 2015 Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition but fell short of its goal of qualifying for the international rounds.

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