Meredith Marshall, a 2017 Ada High School graduate, is one of two students who will receive a $1,000 scholarship through Liberty National Bank's scholarship fund, according to Ronald Zimmerly, president and CEO of the bank.
She will be a freshman at Otterbein University this fall, majoring in Chemistry. She is the daughter of Bryan and Colleen Marshall of Ada.
The second student is Alaura Jacobs, a 2017 Riverside High School graduate. Alaura will be a freshman at Rhodes State College this fall, majoring in Nursing. She is the daughter of Angela and Randy Hersh of Lima.
Nathan Mattson from Ada High School had two pieces chosen for the 2017 Governor's Art Exhibition. There were 300 pieces chosen from 11,000 entries. Ada High School art teacher Gary Wells was also honored for his many years of dedication to the art show as a Regional Director.
By Monty Siekerman
A sister duo is opening a store on South Main with a grand opening slated for Saturday.
Past, Present & Primed is the new venture of Kortney Melton and her sister Jessie Caskie at 117 S. Main across from Liberty National Bank. The open house is set for 9-6 Saturday.
The business features unique home decor, refinished and painted furniture, and floral arrangements. They will also take custom orders on furniture pieces and florals.
Kortney has previously been selling furniture in Findlay, and Jessie is currently a wedding planner and the floral arranger in the store. The store will also rent wedding props.
Community service is at the core of Greek life at Ohio Northern. Greek students recently gave several local children with special needs the chance to be a king or a queen in their own right.
Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is a special worldwide event that began in 2014 as a way to celebrate those with special needs by giving them a classic prom experience, something many of them never have the chance to experience otherwise.
The Lima First Assembly of God Church was one of the original 44 sites to participate in the event, and ONU’s Greek students have been involved from the start.
By Monty Siekerman
Dave Retterer gave "The Last Lecture" on Tuesday afternoon in McIntosh Center. Retterer, Ph.D., is retiring from his day job but will continue his duties as mayor.
He began teaching at Ohio Northern 38 years ago in the math and computer science department, which then was part of the College of Arts and Sciences. It's now part of the College of Engineering.
Engineering sponsored a senior design showcase on Tuesday, thus many alumni returned to campus to judge the projects and attend a reception for their former, and in many cases, favorite professor.
Hardin County sheriff deputies are involved with youth. Deputy Isaac Woltz speaks to students in his daughter's kindergarten class about public safety at Lincoln Elementary School in Findlay. And, Deputy Tate Peterson plays in a game of pick up basketball during recess at Upper Scioto Valley Schools.
Sheriff Keith Everhart said, "This is what serving the public and youth is all about. These deputies have kind hearts."
