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Three clicks and you've accessed thousands of local history documents

Three click!

Three clicks is all it now takes to access thousands of documents concerning local historical and genealogical significance at the Ada Public Library, according to Amanda Bennett, director.

"The Ada Public Library recently digitized its entire collection of 104 microfilm reels  - donating said reels to the Hardin County Genealogical Society, Kenton -  allowing for free and easier access to all 24 hours a day, she added.

Documents included, in varying years:

Attention farmers: Weed control strategies focus of Jan. 28 breakfast

Weed Control Strategies is the focus of the next Conservation Tillage Club breakfast program Tuesday, Jan. 28 at the Plaza Inn in Mt. Victory. The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a complimentary buffet breakfast followed by the program at 8 a.m.  The program will feature Harold Watters, OSU Extension Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems. 

Sue Zimmer retires from Liberty National Bank

Sue Zimmer retired after serving 35 years at Liberty National Bank

Sue Zimmer, Senior Vice President of Operations at Liberty National Bank, recently retired after serving 35 years.

Zimmer began her career with Liberty National Bank in February of 1979. Over the years, she has held various positions within the bank including Assistant Cashier, Data Processing Manager, Assistant Vice President, Vice President, and her latest position as Senior Vice President and Senior Operations Officer. Her last day at the office was Dec. 31, 2013.

Business professors author paper published in Accounting Instructors’ Report

Ohio Northern University associate professor of business Jill Christopher, along with fellow colleagues Dexter Woods, professor of business administration, and Robert Kleine, associate dean and professor of marketing, co-authored an article that will appear in the spring 2014 edition of Accounting Instructors’ Report.

ONU establishes scholarship for risk management and insurance students

John J. Bishop and The Motorists Insurance Group Endowed Scholarship Fund to be introduced this fall

Ohio Northern University has established the John J. Bishop and The Motorists Insurance Group Endowed Scholarship Fund to benefit students in ONU’s new risk management and insurance (RMI) program, which will be introduced by the Dicke College of Business Administration in fall 2014.

The scholarship will provide financial support for qualified ONU freshmen who pursue professional careers in insurance or risk management through the RMI major.

John and Shirley Bishop donated a significant gift to the scholarship fund.

Hey, Dad! I'm on the Ada honor roll!

Here's the Ada Schools Honor Roll for second quarter of the 2013-14 school year.

ALL "A" HONOR ROLL
12TH GRADE: Jessica Hill, Annabel Pinkney, Matthew Wilcox.

11TH GRADE: Alexis Amburgey, Connor English, Allison Howard, Terra Hunter, Gabrielle Rall, Caralee Stover, Victoria Wyss.

10TH GRADE: Benjamin Bowers, Alexandra Boyadzhiev, Olivia Gonder, Rylan Hissong, Megan Simon, Katelyn Stuart, Kylelyn Stuart, Ashley Sumner, Casey Swick, Michael Willeke.

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