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Marcia Vermillion sang with Sweet Adelines

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Marcia E. Vermillion, 82, died on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 at her residence in LaFayette.

She was born on Nov. 30, 1933 in Camden, N.J .to Gerald and Helen (Hawkins) Connor who preceded her in death. On May 25, 1952, she married James L. Vermillion and he died on Aug. 28, 2013.

Marcia was a homemaker and previously worked at the LaFayette Elevator for many years. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Marcia sang in the Sweet Adelines and a Gospel Trio for many years. She was a graduate of LaFayette-Jackson High School class of 1951. She always enjoyed the annual trip to Mohican with her family.

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Ada snow birds

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

The term snow birds generally means someone who heads south in the winter.

Ken Collins found some real snow birds earlier this week in Ada. Here are two sparrows having snow for a snack.

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10 years - Hardin County celebrates on ONU campus

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary Since its Formation & Honoring Community Leaders & Businesses

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Hot shooting Baldwin Wallace upsets ONU in conference tourney

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

By Ashley Birchmeier

The no. 10-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team fell to Baldwin Wallace Thursday evening 65-58 in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament Semifinals hosted at the ONU Sports Center.

The Yellow Jackets (17-10 overall) advance to Saturday's Finals at Mount Union.

The Polar Bears fall to 22-4 overall on the season and will await the NCAA selection show Monday at 2:30 pm for a chance at an at large bid.

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21 days and counting

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

The outside tables at McDonald's were covered with snow on Thursday, with customers preferring the warmth of the indoors, but never fear, Spring is only 21 days away. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Certified!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 25, 2016

Ada Police Sgt. Matt Purdy and K9 Jaeger  attained Ohio Peace Officer K9 Team Certification on Feb. 22.

Jaeger was initially certified in October of 2015 and after a change in handlers, Jaeger and his new handler attended two weeks of training together, culminating in their state certification.

According to Roger Bice, Ada's trainer from Shawnee Run Kennels, Jaeger is one of the finest narcotics K9 that he has observed in recent times.

Jaeger is trained in narcotics detection, socialization, handler protection, tracking, area and building searches and criminal apprehension.

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