Once upon a time in Ada
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
1903 the Theta Nu Epsilon Fraternity was established at Ohio Northern University.
June 24, 1903 Monday the four new cannons for the artillery arm of O.N.U. military service were hauled to the campus.
July 28, 1903 the name Ohio Normal University was changed to Ohio Northern University.
November 1903 the St. Paul Reformed church dedicated its new house of worship on November 15.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Youth swimming & stroke clinic with AHS Swim Team, July 23-26
- Ada Municipal Pool opens early for adults with children
- Letter: Hollar reflects on 4+ years spent as Ada chamber director
- 2026 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is August 7-9
- Public meeting audio recorders wanted for Liberty, Orange and Richland townships
- August 5 National Night Out celebration at War Memorial Park
Sunday, July 12, 2026
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Friday, July 10, 2026
- Ada swimmers 6th at WOAL meet after day 1
- Bluffton Icon headlines, July 10
- Obituary for Elizabeth “Liz” Topping
- Letter: Mourning the loss of the Sigma Phi Epsilon house
- What and where are LPR (Flock) cameras near Ada, Ohio?
- Register for VBS at Ada FUMC, July 13-17
- Find and update Civic Organization contact information
- Liberty Conservation Club hosts fish and chicken fry, July 11
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