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Laura Ferguson puts leadership into action

She received special recognition at the Nov. 10 Hardin Leadership annual meeting
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 18, 2016

Each year, the Hardin Leadership Steering Committee takes this opportunity to
highlight someone putting leadership skills into action.

Laura Ferguson from Ada received that special recognition at the Hardin Leadership annual meeting on Nov. 10.

Ferguson is a 2013 Hardin Leadership graduate and was chosen for her dedication and commitment to Hardin Leadership.  She joined the Steering Committee at the beginning of 2016 and was a true asset to this year’s program.

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Ethel Dennis 1949 - 2106

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 18, 2016

Ethel E. Dennis, 66, died on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at the Flint Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Newark.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1949 in Fremont, Ohio, to Thomas E. and Caroline (Painter) Cheney who preceded her in death. On Dec. 1, 1973 Ethel married Donald J. Dennis and he died on March 20, 2006.

Ethel was a homemaker. She was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, Harrod.

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Night in Bethlehem Dec. 3-4 at Camp Common Ground, Dunkirk

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, November 18, 2016

The tenth annual Night in Bethlehem will be held at Camp Common Ground in Dunkirk on Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4.  

“Night in Bethlehem,” an interactive, hands-on recreation of ancient Bethlehem. It is held  from 4 to 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 and from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 4. “Night in Bethlehem is a walk-through tour, which is all about experiencing what life was like at the time Jesus was born.  

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Nine members of ONU women’s soccer team Academic All-OAC

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, November 18, 2016

By Caleb Scott

The Ohio Northern women's soccer team saw nine members earn Academic All-OAC honors for the 2016 campaign. 

Seniors Shelby Stephens (Cypress, Tex./Cypress Woods), Haley Napier (Beavercreek/Beavercreek), Rachel Weigman (Pickerington/North), Missy Ward (Columbus/Westerville North), and Ellie Schmalzl (Walton, Ky./Ryle), juniors Anna Niemeyer (Loveland/Loveland) and Brianna Gr uber (Middleburg Heights/Holy Name) and sophomores Sarah Puntel (Strongsville/Strongsville) and McKenna Welsh (Westerville/Bishop Hartley) all earned the honor for Northern.

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Look at Ada Public Library's story of growth and increase usage

Charts demonstrate expanded use since 2012
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 17, 2016

The Ada Public Library has expanded in many ways over the past four years. Several charts demonstrate that expansion.

Amanda Bennett, library director, said, “We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished in the last four years. Thank you to our patrons for pushing us to be a better library every day.”

Charts are attachments to this story.

For example, from 2012 to 2015:
• Circulation increased 137.2 percent
• Summer reading program registrations increased 57.3 percent
• Library programs and attendance in those programs increased 271 percent
• Library visits have increased 30.7 percent

 

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Meet Alayne Schrock, Ada junior high science teacher

"Relationship building is at the top of the list of what gets me excited about being in the classroom"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 17, 2016

Compiled by Darlene Bowers
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well. Today we meet Alayne Schrock.

“I teach to impact the lives of my students,” shares Alayne Schrock. From middle school math to middle school science to field trips and science fairs, Alayne Schrock is creating that impact each day at Ada Schools.

Alayne Schrock

What are you teaching this year?
I teach 7th and 8th grade science.

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