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ONU ranks third in return on investment among schools in Ohio

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 18, 2013

Ohio Northern University is ranked third among the top schools in the state of Ohio for its students’ greatest lifetime return on investment (ROI) according to “Affordable College Online: Highest Return on Investment Colleges in Ohio” ranking. ROI is a function of two things: how much students spend to earn a degree, and how much graduates earn.

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Registering Ada businesses, residents for Ada Civic Engagement Day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 18, 2013

Ohio Northern University is currently registering businesses and residents for its second annual Ada Civic Engagement (ACE) Day to be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon.

The ACE program is designed to engage incoming students with the community. A partnership with the village of Ada, ACE will provide opportunities for ONU’s first-year students to not only engage in the community but also contribute to the village’s beautification.

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Cool down with Becky Hiester's "Lemonade Pie"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 18, 2013

The Icon discovered some great Ada recipes in the "Ada Stands United Then and Now," cookbook. It was printed for the Ada sesquicentennial. Copies are available while they last in the Ada village office for $6 each.

We've selected something that doesn't require you to turn on the oven. Here you go. (And if you'd like to submit a recipe, simply send it to: [email protected]

BECKY HIESTER'S LEMONADE PIE

1 small can frozen lemonade
1 container Cool Whip
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Grahm cracker crust

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111-years ago on Main Street

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 18, 2013

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These may not be familiar names in Ada today, but in 1904 they were the familiar faces on Ada's Main Street.

Ada business people, top row from left,  Cylde Sharp, cashier, First National Bank; Louis Greer, shoes; Jos. August, variety store; Cliff F. Landon, druggist; Ray Sharp, millinery.

Second row from left, O.S. Melhorn, grocery, Wm. McCafferty, meat market; Louis Brewer, grain and implements; M.S. King, bargain store; John Young, druggist.

Bottom row from left, M.L. Snyder, University Herald; Levi Anspach, Ada Lumber Co.; Clark Provenmire, grocer; and David Watt, jeweler.

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Peacock Water celebrates 60th anniversary July 18-20

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 18, 2013

Peacock Water, with local offices in Kenton and Lima, celebrate its 60th anniversary July 18-20.

The Peacock Water conditioning story began in Marion in 1906 when brothers Albert and Jim Peacock founded Peacock Brothers Plumbing.

In 1953, the brothers entered into the water conditioning business. This new business was named Servicesoft, and then changed to Neldon Peacock and
Sons, Inc. Now in its fourth generation, Peacock Water currently employs over 50
people in six offices.

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Ohio Northern holds summer open house for class of '14 high school students

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Ohio Northern University will host a Summer Open House for prospective students on Monday, July 26.

Intended for high school students in the class of 2014, this program presents an excellent opportunity to explore Ohio Northern. Participants will have the chance to learn about ONU’s unique blend of quality liberal arts and professional programs as well as the abundant, diverse opportunities available to ONU students.

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