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It all happens at the Ada Public Library on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 3, 2016

Stop by the Ada Public Library on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. to sign up for Summer Reading 2016, or to enjoy face painting, 4-H animals, Touch-a-Truck, or to buy books at the huge Friends of the Library Used Book Sale.

Summer Reading will run from Saturday, June 4, to Saturday, July 16, and has something for everyone.

The six-week summer reading calendar is stuffed full of programs for all ages: events geared toward babies and toddlers, daily fun for elementary and high school aged students, and programs of interest for adult too.

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College visit

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 3, 2016

Alyssa Griffith looks over materials before orientation begins at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Incoming Ohio Northern University students visited Ada for orientation with friends and family. (Trevor Jones photo)

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Ronald Rock 1965 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 3, 2016

Ronald E. Rock, 50, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 1:06 a.m. at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.

He was born on July 25, 1965, in Findlay, Ohio, to Robert and Gloria Jean (Dyer) Rock, Sr. and they survive in Alger. Ronald married Vicki S. Conklin on June 9, 1984, and she survives in Zanesville.

Ronald retired from the United States Air Force where he served from Sept. 17, 1984 to April 1, 1988. He then worked for the Department of Defense in Columbus, Ohio.

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Kay Varner 1955 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 3, 2016

Kay L. Varner, 60, died at her residence surrounded by her family on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:55 a.m.

She was born on June 18, 1955, in Kenton, Ohio, to Roger and Alice (Gossard) Dysert. Her mother and step father, Melvin Conley preceded her in death. Her father also preceded her in death and her step mother, Charlotte Dysert survives in Alger. She married Donald A. Varner and he survives in Alger.

Kay worked as a case worker for the Allen County Department of Job & Family Services, Lima. She was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church.

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Shumate finishes 10th in the hammer throw in DIII nationals

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, June 2, 2016

 Junior Lucas Shumate claimed a 10th place finish in the hammer throw Saturday on the final day of the NCAA Divsion III Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted at the Walston-Hoover Stadium on the campus of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa.

Shumate claimed tenth place with a toss of 182 feet 5.75 inches. The toss came on his third attempt after progressively improving throughout the first two attempts. The junior entered the meet ranked 11th with a season best pitch of 187 feet 2 inches.

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Emily Richards wins DIII national title in the 800-meter run

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, June 2, 2016

By Ashley Birchmeier

Sophomore Emily Richards earned her first NCAA title on Saturday in impressive fashion as she won the 800-meter run on the final day of the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Walston-Hoover Stadium.

Richards won the event with a new stadium record time of 2:05.88, earning her first national title accolade and second All-American honor.

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