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Ada homes, past and present

Posted by Staff on Thursday, February 2, 2023

This is a plate from the 1902 publication "Ada and the O.N.U. The New and the Old" photo book selected by Dr. David Devier. 

Devier notes that three of the four houses are still standing in the community. The home built for ONU President Dr. Solomon Lehr burnt down many years ago.

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Looking for Tubes exhibit at Elzay Gallery

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Looking for Tubes exhibit by Carrie Day is currently showing at the Elzay Gallery of Art at 513 S. Gilbert on the Ohio Northern campus. A reception for the artist was held on January 26. Day grew up in Fostoria and currently lives in Bowling Green, Ohio. PHOTO from ONU Art & Design. Click HERE to see more.

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Hardin County Democrats host annual Presidents' Day luncheon

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The Hardin County Democratic Party will host its annual Presidents Day Luncheon from noon-2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18 at the Kenton Elks Lodge, 157 E. Franklin St., Kenton.

Candidates scheduled to speak include Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly and a representative from Ohioans to Stop Executions. Local Democratic candidates will also be present.

The luncheon meal will include ham, chicken, salad, parsley potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, assorted desserts and drinks.

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Hardin County Board of Elections will certify petitions on February 9

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The Hardin County Board of Elections will meet Thursday, February 9, at 9:00 a.m. in their office in the courthouse to certify petitions for candidates and issies in 2023 elections.

This will be done during the regular business meeting for the Board, and other Board business will also be addressed as usual, such as approval of minutes and the auditor’s report.

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Cover crop management seminar

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Register by February 3

HARDIN COUNTY–Cody Beacom and Jim Hoorman are the headline speakers for a Cover Crop Management program presented by the Ohio No-Till Council, Hardin County OSU Extension, and The Nature Conservancy.

The three-hour morning event will be held at the Plaza Inn Restaurant, 491 S Main Street, Mt. Victory, starting at 9:00 am on Friday, February 10. Coffee and cake will be provided by Wingfield Crop Insurance Service starting at 8:30 am.

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Russell “Pete” Pedersen worked for Pepsi Beverage Co.

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Russell T. “Pete” Pedersen, Jr., age 78, of Lima formerly of Ada, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on February 22, 1944, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Russell and Rae Lydia (Hayes) Pedersen, Sr. On June 28, 1963, Pete married Linda Allen formerly of Alger and she survives in Lima.         

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