A grand reopening of Vicki’s Music Studio and Noteworthy Community Choir is set for 5 to 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 4, at the studio, 2613 State Route 81, Ada, according to Vicki Mills, studio owner.
“We invite all interested persons to visit our studio, meet our instructors and register for all summer classes and camps,” said Mills.
“You may sign up for private piano or voice lessons,” she said. “And, don’t forget to enter our drawings for tuition discounts plus a grand prize of a full summer tuition remission.”
Philip E. Pinks, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 3:40 p.m. at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born on Sept. 7, 1941, in Royalton, Kentucky, to the late Dewey and Gracie (Allen) Pinks. On Oct. 6, 1963, Philip married Janet Duffy and she survives in Dunkirk.
Philip retired from Clark Equipment. He owned and operated the Crazy Horse Reception Hall for over 20 years. He was a graduate of McGuffey High School. Philip enjoyed auctions and was a licensed auctioneer, he also liked fishing, camping, garage sales, playing guitar and spending time at Norris Lake in Tennessee.
The Ohio Northern women tied for second while the Polar Bear men finished third in their respective 2020-21 Ohio Athletic Conference All-Sports Trophy races, the league office announced on Wednesday.
In the women's race, the Polar Bears compiled 63.00 points in 10 sports to tie with John Carroll for second, just 0.75 points behind first place Otterbein with 63.75 points.
Northern won league titles in soccer, golf and softball in the women's competition and had upper-division finishes in nine of the 10 sports.
The Ohio Northern men registered 69.25 points in 11 sports this year.
One individual with a transformative academic vision began what has become a singular and successful collective pursuit to positively change the world.
One hundred and fifty years later, Ohio Northern University is now celebrating its founding with a year-long sesquicentennial celebration focusing on the past, present and future.
The Polar Bear community invites everyone to participate in events that will feature music, art, food, fun, nostalgic activities and forward-thinking interaction for all ages.
The Inn at ONU, 401 W. College Ave., Ada, presents several events during its “Stars and Stripes,” long Fourth of July weekend.
Special events follow:
• Thursday, July 1 – Canvas and cocktails
• Friday, July 2 – Patriotic pops concert/boxed meals
• Saturday, July 3 – Beer bistro
• From July 1 to July 4 – The Inn offers a special nightly rate
Advanced registration is required. For more details or to register, call The Inn at
419-772-4266 OR 419-772-4112.
Ronnie Ray Slone, 43, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence in Swanton.
He was born on March 7, 1978, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Elzie and Patricia (Currence) Slone.
Ronnie worked for the Fulton County Processing.
Ronnie had a son, Cayden Ray Slone with Rita Slone. He also had a son, Grayson Patrick Slone and daughter, Emmy Rae Slone, with Danielle Helton. He is also survived by his two brothers: Lonnie Slone and Donnie Slone; and several nieces and nephews.
A copy of the commencement program, attached with this story lists:
• class members
• honors diploma
• National Honor Society
• Apollo Career Center grads
• students with 3.5 grade point average or higher
Members of the Ada High School class of 2021 graduated on Sunday, making them the 138th class to pass through the local school system.
Class officers are: Trent Ennis, president; Jacob Morgan, vice-president; Kesewa Akyeampong, secretary;, Megan Light, treasurer and class advisor, Melody Veltri.
A fireworks display is coming to Ada on Friday, July 2, thanks to the efforts of several community-minded persons.
The free display takes place at approximately 9:45 p.m. launched from the Ada baseball field near the Ada park.
Here’s proof that a little spark can literally turn into fireworks:
Fireworks are not new to Ada.
In fact, a few of the donors to the upcoming display recalled reminiscences of fireworks, homemade noodles, and families gathering at War Memorial Park decades ago for a Fourth of July celebration.
