June 2015

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Daniel A. DiBiasio, president of Ohio Northern University, was named to the board of directors of Liberty National Bank at its May 12 board meeting.

During the annual meeting of the board on April 16, Terry Keiser retired from the Liberty National Bank Board of Directors. Keiser served on the board from April 15, 2004, to April 16, 2015, and was chairman of the board from May 14, 2013, to April 16, 2015.

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The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the football divisions, playoff regions, statewide composite schedules and additional information for the 714 schools that will compete this fall around Ohio.

Here's the Division listing of Northwest Conference and area schools:
Division V
108 schools with male enrollment of 150-200
Paulding
Liberty Benton

Division VI
107 schools with male enrollment of 107-149
Delphos Jefferson
Allen East
Lima Central Catholic
Bluffton
Spencerville
Columbus Grove

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Popular author Shelley Shepard Gray will have a book signing at the Ada Public Library at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13.

Her most recent title is “The Proposal at Siesta Key,” released May 12 of this year.

Since 2000, Shelley has sold over 40 novels to numerous publishers, including HarperCollins, Harlequin, and Abingdon Press.

She has been interviewed by NPR, and her books have been highlighted in numerous publications, including USA Today and The Wall Street Journal.

Under the name Shelley Shepard Gray, Shelley writes Amish romances for HarperCollins’ inspirational line, Avon Inspire.

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83rd State District Representative Robert Sprague (R-Findlay) will visit Ada on Thursday, June 11.

He will participate in a super hero-themed storytime for the children at the Ada Public Library at 1 p.m., according to Amanda Bennett, library director.

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Sleep onset latency (SOL), the length of time that it takes to accomplish the transition from full wakefulness to sleep, during midlife could lead to lower life satisfaction, according to a study conducted at Ohio Northern University.

The research was performed under the supervision of Dr. Megan Clegg-Kraynok, ONU assistant professor of psychology. The data was collected as part of Midlife in the United States II (MIDUS II), a national study funded by the National Institute on Aging.

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A Lincoln Highway ByWay meeting takes place Friday, June 12, at 1 p.m. in the Ada Historical Depot. 

The meeting is open to all persons interested in assisting in this year's event, according to Angela Polacheck, Ada village administrative assistant.

 

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First Baptist Church of Ada, 350 West North Street, will hold Vacation Bible School June 22-26 from 6-8 p.m. This year's theme is "Jungle Safari" for ages 4 through 12.  All are invited to come.  Children must be potty trained.

For more information, call (419) 634-8041.

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Auglaize Bible Church will hold Vacation Bible School called "Operation Sword & Shield," June 16-19 from 6-8:30 p.m. "Operation Sword & Shield" is open to children ages 4-12. They will enjoy singing, skits, action stories, crafts, and refreshments. Everyone is welcome.

The church is located at 2525 S. Phillips Road.

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Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St., will hold an ice cream social from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, at the church.

The event is sponsored by the Ada First United Methodist Women.

Tickets are $6 for adults, and children 10 and under $4.

The menu includes sandwiches, brownies, sides, beverages and Dietsch's Ice Cream plus toppings.

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The Ada Soccer Association will be host a swim party at the Ada Public Pool on Sunday, June 28, from 6-8 p.m. 

This is for soccer players and their immediate family members. 

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