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Art Krummrey was a McGuffey High School graduate

Arthur “Art” Krummrey, 92, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at 6:45 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on Nov. 26, 1922 in, St. Marys, Ohio, to Alfred and LaVon (Jory) Krummrey who preceded him, in death. On Dec. 18, 1942, he married Elizabeth Anna Gullett at the Church of Christ parsonage in Greenup, Ky., and she survives in Ada.

He was a member of Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God and a charter member of the Solid Rock Church of God, Sidney, Ohio.

Konner Baker - a Bulldog turned Polar Bear is now ONU's leading scorer

By Aaron Tuck

Ada High School grad Konnor Baker is currently the leading scorer for the Ohio Northern men’s basketball team this season, averaging 11.0 points per game.

Konnor, a sophomore education major, is the son of Kent and Kathy Baker. He graduated from Ada high School in 2013 and was a member of the school’s basketball program.

After spending his freshman season at the University of Findlay, Baker returned to Ada to play for the Polar Bears.

Escaping winter


One of the most beautiful indoor spaces on the ONU campus is the lounge area at the entrance to the Mathile Center. The gathering/reading area includes two large panel "waterfalls," tropical plants, and eye-catching mobiles. (Monty Siekerman)

Free tax preparation assistance available

ONU Professor Dr. Dexter Woods confers with one of his students, Patrick Jeffries, about a client's tax information. Dr. Woods coordinates a program that offers free tax preparation for those with low to moderate income.

The service is available three evenings a week now through April 5. For more details see the adaicon article published Feb. 9 or call Dr. Woods at 419-772-2075.
 

Liberty National Bank will participate in Welcome Home Program

Liberty National Bank will participate in the Welcome Home Program, announced Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., president and CEO. The program is a grant sponsored by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. Funds will be available starting on March 2.

The Welcome Home Program is designed to assist eligible homeowners with down payment or closing costs when purchasing or buying a home.

The Welcome Home Program provides up to $5,000 in grant money for eligible homeowners and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Welcome Home funds will be available starting March 2, 2015, and will end when the money is no longer available. 

Auglaize Bible Church holds Scout Sunday

Auglaize Bible Church held Scout Sunday on Feb. 8. Melanie Butterfield, Jacob Butterfield, and Mason Kirkpatrick were greeters. During the flag ceremony the pledge of Allegiance was led by Miranda K and carried by Eve Brown. Mason  carried the Christian flag and pledge led by Jacob.

Samuel Brown read a piece of scripture from Psalm 40 and prayed. Emily Brown played harmonica for offering while the offering was taken by Mason, Jacob, Sam, and Jared Hunt.

The scouts sang trust and obey as special music.

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