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James Ludwig was a 1966 Ada High School grad

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 1, 2015

James M. Ludwig, 66 died on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at 10:05 a.m. at the Ross Heart Hospital at the Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus.

He was born on July 5, 1948 in Allen County, Ohio to Everett F. and Helen A. (Spar) Ludwig and they preceded him in death.

James worked as a carpenter and farmer. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served from December 5, 1967 to September 3, 1971. James was a member of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533 and a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381. He was a 1966 graduate of Ada High School. 

He is survived by a brother, Gary (Charolette) Ludwig and a sister, Jacque Sperling both of Ada; many nieces and nephews.

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ONU Pettit College of Law commencement May 17

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Friday, May 1, 2015

Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law will celebrate its 2015 commencement ceremony in the ONU Sports Center on Sunday, May 17 at 2 p.m. Approximately 100 students will be awarded degrees, and Daniel DiBiasio, Ohio Northern University president, will preside.

The ONU Sports Center is scheduled to open for the commencement exercises at 12:30 p.m. A musical prelude will begin at 1:30 p.m., followed by the procession of faculty and Juris Doctor candidates.

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Nelsey Herbert: 1926-2015

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Friday, May 1, 2015

Nelsy Herbert died April 29, 2015. She was born Jan. 9, 1926,  in Clarksburg, W.V. She was the only child of Delbert and Virginia Hovey, both deceased. She graduated from Clarksburg High School and attended Moore University of Art in Philadelphia, until she met and married Vernon D. Herbert, Jr.

They married on May 25, 1946, after Vernon completed a tour with the Army. Nelsy was a homemaker and mother.

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Alger Farmers elect 2015 officers; next meeting May 25

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Thursday, April 30, 2015

By Jason Helton

The Alger Jr. Farmers 4-H Club held their 1st meeting on April 12th at 1:00 pm at the 235 Grill in Alger. The meeting was called to order by Cecily Preston and the pledge of Allegiance was led by Trevor Dotson followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Cecily Preston. Trevor Dotson gave the treasurers report from last years balance. The election of 2015 officers was held with the following elected:

President- Ross Thompson

Vice-President – Trevor Dotson

Secretary - Wyatt Daniels

Treasurer – Dylan Thompson

Reporter – Jason Helton

Health Officer – Grasean Evans, Alyssa Leonard

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Ada Friends ends the year with a roar - at the zoo

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 30, 2015

The Ada Friends Mentorship Program at Ohio Northern University recently ended its year of activities with Ada Elementary School in an extraordinary way.  

In late April, more than half of the program participants took part in a trip to the Columbus Zoo where they viewed and learned about many exotic animals. 

WATCH FOR MORE PHOTOS THIS WEEKEND

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More than just a green thumb

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 30, 2015

Harold Barker stands in his extensive garden of hundreds of spring bulbs which has provided passersby with a scene of beauty for more than 20 years. Currently, the 300-foot-long garden sports tulips and daffodils, which when finished, will give way to the blooms of many kinds of perennials. The colorful scene along the road at 3108 Klingler is one of several large gardens at the Barker home. Mr. Barker also collects and sells catalogs of many kinds, including garden catalogs, some of which date from the 1880s.

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