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Bob Carman 1938 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

Robert R. "Bob" Carman, age 77, died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at 3:17 p.m. at his residence in Harrod, Ohio.

He was born on Dec. 1, 1938, in Dunkirk, Ohio to Carl R. and Ruth M. (Wrightsman) Carman who preceded him in death. On April 9, 1959 he married Helga and she survives in Harrod.

Bob retired from Scotlad where he worked as a truck driver. He was a graduate of Auglaize Local High School. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. He drove sprint cars and was an avid race car fan.

He was a member of the Radcliff Masonic Lodge in Radcliff, Ky. Bob was a 32nd Degree Mason; he was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #121 of LaFayette.

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Next Ada Red Cross blood drive Sept. 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19, at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St.

Donors have the opportunity to get a buy-one-get-one free ticket offer from the Columbus Blue Jackets and also to enter a drawing for a team prize pack and Zamboni ride.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood on Sept. 19 call 419-634-1333. Walk-ins are also welcome.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DONATING BLOOD.

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Quilt raffle tickets available at First United Methodist

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

First United Methodist invite persons attending the Harvest and Herb Festival for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, 301 N. Main St., Ada.

The festival is Saturday, Sept. 17.

Tickets will be available for a queen-size quilt raffle. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.

Tickets are available from women of the church or at the church office, 419-634-4626.

Proceeds from tickets sales support missions.

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Downtown Redevelopment Districts topic Sept. 16 in Kenton

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

Hardin County's next Economic & Community Development Committee meeting on at 8 a.m., Friday, Sept. 16, at Henry's Restaurant in Kenton.  

Jon Cross said, "We are excited introduce and welcome to the community, Dr. John C. Navin, the new Dean of Ohio Northern University's Dicke College of Business Administration.  Please join us to meet Dean Navin and welcome him to Hardin County."

The guest presenter is Nate Green, Director of Economic Development for the Montrose Group, LLC.  He will provide details about Ohio House Bill 233, Downtown Redevelopment Districts (DRD) and how it can be enacted via local municipal legislation.

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McCurdy's celebrate 50th anniversary

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

Robert and Myrna McCurdy celebrated their 50 anniversary recently with a family gathering in Pittsburgh.

Robert McCurdy and the former Myrna Woodward were married Aug. 6, 1966, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Orrville, by the Revs. Carter and Bailey.

They are the parents of two children, Chris McCurdy, of Oxford, Mississippi, and Lisa Retherford, of Kenosha, Wisconsin. They have three grandchildren.

McCurdy is employed at Ohio Northern University. His wife is retired from Lima schools and Ohio Northern University.

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Men's cross country: ONU ranked nationally in pre-season poll

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

The Ohio Northern men's cross country team is ranked No. 33 in the preseason United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division III poll on Wednesday.

The Polar Bears received 35 points in the voting after being unranked in the final 2015 poll.

ONU was ranked as high as No. 19 last season, in which they won the OAC Championships title and finished with a 138-9 record.

North Central (Ill.) in the top spot with 275 points and five first place votes, Geneseo State (N.Y.) is second with 270 points and the two first place votes and Williams (Mass.) is third with 268 points and the final first place vote.

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