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ONU alum named president of Meijer's food retail chain

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 13, 2015

 Meijer has hired Rick Keyes, a longtime employee who worked his way up to executive from store pharmacist, as its new president, the company announced last week.

He is a native of Columbus, Ohio, and a graduate of Ohio Northern University's College of Pharmacy.

Keyes will replace J.K. Symancyk, who left the Midwest retailer this week to be a the chief executive officer of a Texas-based sporting goods chain.

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Twins, triplets, quads all show up for Twins Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 12, 2015

Before we file away the 2015 Ada High School homecoming the Icon offers viewers one final look.

MORE PHOTOS BELOW

Twins Day, held last Wednesday, offered a glance at teachers and staff, high school students, a set of triplets and one of quads, plus several sets of real twins.

Along with Twins Day was Formal Day, Spirit Day, PJ Day and one we forgot.

Here’s nine sets of twins-triplets-quads and real twins who played their part very well.

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Five open-air flying machines cruised Ada skies Saturday to assist in a world record

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 12, 2015

If you happened to look into the sky on Saturday you might have seen Kevin Mierzejewski waving to you.

Kevin put it this way: “What a Fun Day!” We had five open-air flying machines in the air at the Ada Airport to participate in a world wide flying event in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record.

“I personally flew three different planes, what an experience,” he added.

CHECK THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM THIS STORY.

CLICK HERE to access Kevin's Facebook for more photos and details.

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Women LE.A.D. kickoff event a success

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Women L.E.A.D. held its Kick-Off event Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Kenton Elementary School with a keynote address from Assistant Vice President for Student Life at The Ohio State University, Tracy Stuck. The event was a big success with nearly 100 women leaders, professionals, small business owners and entrepreneurs joining together to network and inspire each other.

Women L.E.A.D., “Women Leading Women Forward”, is a new, board-approved women’s group of the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance (HCCBA) that provides networking, collaborations, educational workshops, and guest speakers for current and prospective members of the HCCBA.

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"The Shoe" fits the Ada HS marching band

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Ada High School's marching band continued its competition schedule on Oct. 3 competing at the Buckeye Invitational Marching Band Competition.

The competition took place in “The Horseshoe” at Ohio State University. Despite the cold wind and steady rain Ada did a fine job competing. 

The color guard earned 2nd place in Class C while the band received 4th place. Overall the band earned an excellent rating at this OMEA competition. 

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ONU remembers "Stretch" Roberson

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

This post is from the Ohio Northern Unversity Facebook.

The University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Arden E. “Stretch” Roberson, BSEd ’49, H of F ’75, who passed away on Saturday evening, Oct. 3, 2015 at Richland Manor Nursing Home in Bluffton, Ohio.

A U.S. Navy Veteran, Roberson served in World War II from 1944-46 before graduating from Ohio Northern University in 1949 with a degree in health and physical education. He later earned a Master of Science in education from Kent State University.

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