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ONU to recognize academic achievement at Honors Day

Ohio Northern University celebrates its 40th annual Honors Day program on Saturday, April 28, from 8:15 a.m. until 5 p.m.

This year’s Honors Day continues the rich tradition of ONU’s colleges and departments recognizing students and faculty members for scholarly achievement and service to the University community. More than 40 undergraduate academic departments and honor societies will present awards and induct new members.

Woodrow Barclay, 1918-2012, attended ONU

Woodrow Herman Barclay, 93, died at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on April 23, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. He was born Aug. 12, 1918, in Lima, Ohio to Herman and Essie (Parker) Barclay. On Nov. 11, 1942 he married Martha Powell, who died Sept. 4, 2009. They were married for 67 years.

Mr. Barclay graduated from Lima South High School in 1936.

He was a WWII Army veteran serving as a major in the coastal artillery on the east and west coasts from 1941-1946.

Richland Manor scores high in resident satisfaction survey

Richland Manor, a Trilogy Health Services community located near Ada on Swaney Road in Richland Township, and provider of senior living and health services, recently received high marks in resident satisfaction as a result of statewide surveys conducted by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).
The health campus scored a 91.99 in overall resident satisfaction, with the statewide average being 87.1.

ONU undergraduate commencement information and schedule set

The 2012 Ohio Northern University commencement weekend schedule is set. The schedule follows:

SATURDAY, MAY 12

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Commencement Rehearsal  for graduating students and others who will participate in commencement. Class picture following rehearsal. Sports Center
5:30 p.m. Graduation Dinner for graduating students, their families, and friends. Advance reservations and tickets required. Dining Room
7:30 p.m. Worship Service for graduating students, their families and friends. English Chapel

SUNDAY, MAY 13

Main Street is green

Main Street Ada is turning green. The streetscape trees have leafs and its a certain sign that spring is here.

John Klingler 1921-2012

John M. Klingler, 90, died at 10:58 a.m., April 21, 2012, at Primrose Retirement Community.

He was born June 24, 1921, near Beaverdam, to Freeman and Pearl (Thomas) Klingler. On September 14, 1945, he married Virginia Schwinn, who preceded him in death on March 5, 2011.

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