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Betty Jane Smith 1926 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, May 13, 2017

Betty Jane (Twigg) Smith, age 91, died Friday, May 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Willow Ridge of Bluffton, Ohio.

Betty was born on May 6, 1926 in Knox County, Ohio to John William and Osee Caroline (Cramer) Miller Twigg who preceded her in death. On May 11, 1947 Betty Jane married Albert F. Smith, Jr. who preceded her in death on January 28, 2007. 

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ONU alumna visit Middle East for Ohio Department of Education

She's an art teacher in Jackson-Milton High School
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 12, 2017

Ohio Northern University Alumna Katelyn Amendolara (BFA/art education ’11) recently traveled to the Middle East to study culture and art as part of curriculum development for the Ohio Department of Education.

Katelyn is currently an art teacher at the Jackson-Milton high school located in North Jackson, Ohio. She teaches 7 through 12 grades and organizes an adult art program throughout the year. Katelyn also organizes an after school art club for students interested in furthering their education. She was awarded an “influential teacher award” in Mahoning county in 2015.

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The school year comes to an end

But there's still lots of activities on the calendar
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 12, 2017

The final weeks of the school year often include a mad rush of events. This year is no different. To keep you up-to-date on the each of the year, here's some important calendar items from the Ada school website:

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Civic lesson

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 12, 2017

Ada eighth graders are getting their civic lessons this week. Here they are at the Vietnam Memorial on the Mall on Washington, D.C.

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Hazel C Umphress 1925 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, May 12, 2017

Hazel C. Umphress, 91, formerly of Ada, OH and currently of Brockport, NY passed peacefully on May 10, 2017. Hazel was born on October 19, 1925 in Rittman, OH. On June 8, 1946 she married Charles Umphress and they shared 56 years of marriage until his death on July 3, 2002.

Hazel was a devoted and loving homemaker. She loved spending time with her siblings and their spouses and did so as much as possible. She was proud of her home and beautiful flower gardens and tended to them faithfully.

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Dr. Freed receives honorary degree from Defiance College

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, May 12, 2017

DEFIANCE — Defiance College held its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6.

Dr. DeBow Freed, President Emeritus of Ohio Northern University and the University of Findlay, was recognized with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

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