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Ada goes to farm science review

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 29, 2017

Ada High School students in Tony Dyer's agricultural education classes attended the Ohio Farm Science Review near London on Sept. 20.

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Ada's Marathon man

Matt Hill overcame adversity and is an inspiration to all
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 29, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Matt Hill, jogging in Ada's intense heat this last week, is an inspiring and determined man out to prove he can run a half marathon with one good leg and one leg mostly manufactured.

Matt Hill is an inspiration to others because others have inspired him to overcome adversity. Matt was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer at the age of 18, just before he was ready to enroll in Ohio Northern's pharmacy school. The result of the diagnosis: amputating his right leg six inches below the knee.

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Ann Ringler Bassitt in ONU Athletic Hall of Fame

Induction during homecoming
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 28, 2017

The Ohio Northern University Athletic Hall of Fame inducted four new members during recent ceremonies over Homecoming last weekend.

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Rise of the Pawns

Ada band member learning to play musical chess this year
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 28, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Ada High School marching band members heft large chess pieces, which are part of this year's show titled "Rise of the Pawns."

The band and color guard performed for residents of Vancrest on Wednesday outside near the nursing home.

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The musicians and flag dancers perform on a giant black and white tarp that resembles a chessboard.

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Ada Schools superintendent spoke to Lions Club

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, September 28, 2017

Meri Skilliter, Ada Schools superintendent, spoke at the Lions Club meeting on Wednesday. She discussed the need for passing the renewal levy in November to continue the remarkable education provided to students in the school district.

At left is Bernie Mackey, club president. She was invited to speak and was introduced by Kevin Mierzejewski (right).

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Marquart elected to foundation

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, September 28, 2017

Dr. Jed Marquart, professor of mechanical engineering, was elected to the board of directors of the National Space Grant Foundation at the National Council of NASA Space Grant Directors fall meeting in Grand Forks

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Marquart is the director of the Ohio Space Grant Foundation. The Foundation contributes to the nation’s science enterprise by funding research, education and public service projects through a national network of 52 university-based Space Grant consortia.

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