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Ohio Northern University is now registering toddlers and preschoolers for the Fall 2022 semester, when it will debut its 4,000-square-foot campus childcare facility with enhanced services.

The renamed Early Child Development Center will replace the smaller center (formerly named the Child Development Center) on Union Street that been in operation since 1987.

Director June Zimmerman states, “This new facility has been a dream for our ONU and Ada community for several years and we are so excited to see it come to fruition while continuing to offer high quality early learning experiences to the children in this area.” 

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Limited tickets are still available for the Ada Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle on April 9.  To purchase a ticket, email [email protected]. 

Each ticket is $100, which includes dinner and the chance to win multiple prizes including $10,000. This event is the Athletic Booster's primary fundraiser and supports Ada's student athletes and athletic programs.

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The Freed Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Ohio Northern University has announced seven performances of 42nd Street, a 1980 stage musical based on Busby Berkley's 1933 film starring Ruby Keeler. Performances will take place in the 551-seat proscenium theatre on the following dates:

April 9, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
April 10, 2022, 2 p.m.
April 21-23, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
April 23-24, 2022, 2 p.m.

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Hager Lafferty, age 79, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 4:10 a.m. at Burton’s Ridge, Lima.

He was born on August 24, 1942, in Langley, Kentucky to the late Edgar and Christine (Reffitt) Lafferty.   On October 27, 1961, Hager married Virgie R. Howard and she preceded him in death on August 2, 2004.

Hager is survived by his two children: Gene (Suzanne) Lafferty of Belle Center and Debbie (Mark) Mosher of LaFayette; a grandchild, Taylor Lafferty; and a sister, Bonnie Whitaker of Alger.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Harless Lafferty and sister, Barb Morrison.

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In this last week of Women's History Month, Ohio Northern's student fellows from the Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) have released a new podcast episode and another installment in their "Critical Questions' series on the state of Women in Politics. 

The 3 female fellows take a look at the historical role of women in American politics and pay particular attention to several key female Ohio leaders. Fellow Andrea Hoffman states, “It is important for us as women who plan to pursue careers in public affairs to learn from the experiences of women who have come before us. It helps us to visualize our path and future career.”

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By Cort Reynolds

The 2022 Ada High School track and field team boasts a big roster, featuring strong upperclass returnees and a talented group of freshmen under ninth-year head coach Tyler Craig.

A total of 46 boys and girls comprise the squad. Ten seniors, five juniors, 16 sophomores and 15 freshmen fill out the roster.

MAIN PHOTO: The Ada varsity track and field team, from left, front: Mariah King, Gabby Wysocki, Kayleiana Cooper-Bolden, Courtney Sumner, Madison Park, Lexi Poling, Olivia Burkhart, Josie Phillips.

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