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Harvey L Stanley 1941 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Harvey L. Stanley, age 75 died on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 8:44 a.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

         He was born on November 26, 1941 in Alger, Ohio to Henry J. and Armelda (Cole) Stanley who preceded him in death. On December 4, 1961 Harvey married Sondra L. Kipker and she survives in Alger.

          Harvey retired from Rockwell/Meritor of Kenton. He attended the former Central United Methodist Church of Alger.  He was a member of the McGuffey Conservation Club, the Moose Lodge #1533 of Indian Lake and Eagles Post #370 of Lima.

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How many polar bears in Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

There are more polar bears per capita in Ada, Ohio, than in any other village in the United States. Each time we turn around there's a new one. This giant Ada polar bear lurks in the ONU Bear Cave.

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School's out and here's the final honor roll

You probably know someone on this list
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Here is the final Ada school honor roll for the 2016-17 school year.

GRADE 6

ALL A:  Amelia Alexander,  Ella Badertscher, Kaitlyn Bowden, Wyliam Bowden, Lily Diehl, Meghan Erickson, Dale Hoyt, Brendan Jameson, Daniel MacDonald, Robyn Newland, Emily Rose, Courtney Sumner, Spencer Wall, Robert Waters, Maranda Wibbing and Sabina Zheng

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Men's lacrosse tallies two winning seasons

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

The Polar Bears finished the season 9-7 overall and 4-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, improving their win total from a season ago. 

Five athletes earned All-Conference accolades for their efforts on the field.

Sophomores Andrew Fox (Solon), Anthony Pavone (Chagrin Falls/Kenston) and Jackson Pfister (Upper Arlington) and freshmen Cameron Marous (Brecksville) and Logan Krogman (Aurora, Ill./Waubonsie Valley) all earned All-OAC honors.

For the second time in the program's 2-year history, an Ohio Northern athlete was named Freshman of the Year in the OAC.

Marous earned the honor and was named Second Team All-OAC for his efforts.

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Dorothy Crist Hensel 1923 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Dorothy Crist Hensel, age 93, died on Tuesday, June 06, 2017 at 5:40 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

            She was born on October 31, 1923 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Daniel E. and Glazel (Kline) Erwin and they preceded her in death. On July 14, 1941 she married Hobart L. Crist and he died on April 9, 1966. She later married Dennis Hensel on September 19, 1981 and he died in March of 2002.

            Dorothy retired from Kenton Savings Bank where she worked as a teller. She was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ, Ada.

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It's Noteworthy!

Area women invited to join summer women's choir in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 6, 2017

It's Noteworthy!

Noteworthy is a women's choir meeting for six to eight rehearsals this summer, according to Vicki Mills of Vicki's Music Studio.

"I invite all interested area women to come, sing, laugh, learn, encourage and be encouraged as we learn both sacred and secular music," she said.  "Last year's group was a resounding success!"

She added that in last summer's choir singers ranged in age from 28 to 77. Several said they were thrilled with how much fun they had while also learning about vocal technique.

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