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Ohio Northern University honors four as Distinguished Alumni

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 8, 2015

Ohio Northern University’s Alumni Association presented Distinguished Alumni Awards during a banquet on May 30.

The awards, recognizing outstanding service and loyalty, were presented to Mike Smith, Robert Mabe, Scott Shutt and Kevin Freese. The banquet was part of Northern’s 2015 Alumni Weekend, held May 29-31.

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Paul Richardson was a past Allen County Farmer of the Year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 8, 2015

Paul E. Richardson died at 7:45 p.m., June 4, 2015 at Otterbein Care Center, Cridersville.

He was born on June 26, 1925, to Harry and Hazel (Dreitzler) Richardson in Allen County.

Paul attended Harrod High School. He married Betty Jean Rose on Feb. 2, 1942. They were married 73 years. He was a member of the the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was very active in Harrod FFA, where he assisted the chapter on several trips to Kansas City and Chicago for exhibitions.

He was voted “Farmer of the Year” in Allen County in 1958. He retired from farming in 1970 and started selling farm equipment. 

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Gene Crouse was past commander of Ada American Legion Post

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 8, 2015

Raymond Eugene Crouse,  93, died on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 12:45 p.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on December 6, 1921 in Ada, to Joseph and Verna (Augsburger) Crouse who preceded him in death. On May 30, 1942 he married Betty Klingler and she survives in Ada.

Gene retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima after working 25 years as a millwright. He formerly worked as an aircraft assembler at Douglas Aircraft in Santa Monica, Calif., and Curtis-Wright Aircraft in Columbus.

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Over 200 area high school leaders clean up the town - in a manner of speaking

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 7, 2015

Eleven high school students attending a leadership conference on campus helped garden for four hours on Saturday at the Railroad Depot Park, including Chase Wagoner from Carey (left) and Thomas Shauk from Galion.

More than 200 students fanned out throughout the village to assist the village, homeowners, and businesses with chores.  ONU hosts the four-day HOBY conference annually in early June.

A part of each year is devoted to assisting the local community. The purpose of the conference is to teach leadership skills to outstanding youth.
(Monty Siekerman)

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A little more off the top, please

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 7, 2015

Eleven high school students attending a leadership conference on campus helped garden for four hours on Saturday at the Railroad Depot Park, including Chase Wagoner from Carey (left) and Thomas Shauk from Galion. More than 200 students fanned out throughout the village to assist the village, homeowners, and businesses with chores.  ONU hosts the four-day HOBY conference annually in early June. A part of each year is devoted to assisting the local community. The purpose of the conference is to teach leadership skills to outstanding youth.

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Liberty Belles and Boys special drive have people and pets in mind

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 7, 2015

Paige Jochima and Amy Sparr show some of the items donated Saturday morning for the Hardin County Humane Society.

The Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club collected pet supplies and food.

About 160 food items were given to the Ada Food Pantry.
(Monty Siekerman)

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