The Festival of Trees cooking baking contest winners are:
Old Family Favorite: Joann Hageman, oatmeal chocolate chip Tastiest: Ellie Curlis, snickerdoodles Most Unique: Laura Rettig, potato chip cookies Best Decorated: Lisha Wilkerson, frosty bites Santa's Favorite: Jane Maloney, eggnog cheesecake Honorable Mention: Marilyn Green's iced sugar cookies.
Twelve Ohio Northern student-athletes were named Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference in football for the 2017 season.
Three seniors, Cyler Caldwell (Wadsworth), Landry Hostetler (Strasburg/Strasburg-Franklin) and Carter Kemper (Mariemont) earned the award.
Seven in the junior class, including Ethan Edwards (Urbana), Joe French (Elgin, Ill./St. Edward Central Catholic), Austin Jensen (Mason), Matt Laubscher (Solon), Brenden Medina (Oberlin), Sam Shook (New Philadelphia) and Kurt Wollenhaupt(Delphos/Jefferson), received the honor.
A wall at the Ada Public Library has a big Thank You note from Ready, Set, Grow Preschool which meets at the United Methodist Church. The youngsters can barely spell and write their name at that age, but wanted to send the library a big thank you for the alphabet carpet the school received from the library. The donated carpet didn't fit the decor of the new library renovation and expansion, but found a home at the preschool which meets at the church.
Abby Wright places a hat on the Christmas tree in the lobby of the Liberty National Bank. The bank, for the past 27 years, has collected new hats, gloves, coats, and scarfs for Project Warmth. The clothing helps keep Ada children warm in the winter months. Local residents are encouraged to donate.
Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima will hold its 28th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free.
The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student organizations to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions.
One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 130 crafters selling home-made and hand-crafted wares. Sandwiches, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase. All booth space has been sold. For additional information, call 419-998-2917.
