MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio Northern University’s College of Arts & Sciences will welcome back distinguished alumna Dr. Carla Kim, BS ’97, for the 2026 Keiser Distinguished Lectureship in Life Sciences on Tuesday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. The lecture, which takes place in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts, is free and open to the public.
Kim, a renowned researcher in lung stem cells, is Professor of Pediatrics in the Field of Regenerative Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital and Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. Her presentation is titled “Lung Organoids: Windows to Mechanism and Therapy of Lung Disease and Cancer.”
Norman M. Welch, of rural Ada, died at the age of 84. Norm was born in Putnam County on August 28, 1941.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mearl and Ellen (Campbell) Welch, formerly of Mt. Cory, OH and by two brothers: Wayne (Deb) Welch and Nelson (Anne) Welch.
MEDIA RELEASE__Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 E. Highland, will be hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, March 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. or until sold out. Hosted by Men of the Parish.
Both dine-in and carryout will be available. The cost is $10 for a 2-piece meal and $8 for a 1-piece meal.
FROM FACEBOOK__You’re invited to the movies! Join the Ada community for a fun afternoon at the Ada Movie Theater on Sunday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. to enjoy The Sandlot—a classic the whole family will love! This special showing is sponsored by the Ada High School Class of 2026, and admission is free for everyone! Concessions will be available for purchase.
