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Events at the Inn at ONU
Fireside Friday at the Inn: Enjoy live music and a delicious hot appetizer buffet every Friday night from 5-7pm. Reservations are not required, but are accepted.

November 20 - Pre-Show Champagne & Hot Appetizer Buffet, 5:30 pm. Attending the Holiday Spectacular at the Freed Center is a tradition for many, now make it even more eventful by attending the pre-show buffet!

Enjoy a glass of champagne and a delicious assortment of hot and cold appetizers. Reservations are required at 419-772-2500.

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Alice J. Irwin Wood, 92, died on Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 at 10:34 a.m. at her residence in Centerville, Ohio.

She was born on Oct. 1, 1922 in Ada to Paul and Jessie (Norris) Klingler and they preceded her in death. Alice married James Irwin on May 23, 1943, and he died on Nov. 25, 1952. She later married on June 15, 1991 Robert Wood and he died on Dec. 30, 1991.
Alice retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada where she worked as a secretary. She formerly worked for Hindall & Sons.

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Charlene L. Hughes, 56, died on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at 5 p.m. at her residence in Ada.

She was born on March 22, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to Samuel G. and Emma J. (Baldridge) Dearth, they preceded her in death. She married Richard “Rick” Hughes on July 9, 1977. and he survives in Ada.

She worked in retail most of her life. She was currently owner and operator of Four Seasons Carry-Out and Drive-Thru of Ada. 

Also surviving are two sons: Matthew (Fiancé, Adriana Garcia) Hughes and Aaron Hughes both of Ada; a grandson, Maverick Hughes; a brother, Dean (Julie) Dearth of St. Marys; a sister: Cheryl Dye of Ada; several nieces and nephews.

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Local celebrities and models will be featured in the Glitz and Glamour Style Show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.  18. An added attraction to the annual Festival of Trees, the style show will be held in the ball room of. McIntosh Center, ONU.

The event will feature fashions from Reichart's, ONU Bookstore, Simply Torn Boutique, all of Ada; JCPenney, Nitz's, Buckle, Macy's, Crazy 8, and Dress Barn, all of Lima; Peebles. And Maurice's, Kenton; and Eyes on Main, Christopher Banks, and The Dressing. Room Boutique, Findlay.

Guest emcee is Richard "Santa" Gainey. Admission to the event is $5.

For more information, contact Deb Curlis, (419) 634-7443.

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Here's an recent artist creation by Ada High School senior Allison Howard. She is an Art 4 student. The work is on display in the high school art display case.

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By Tim Glon

Ohio Northern extended its winning streak to five games and wrapped up its season with a 34-13 victory at Otterbein in the 2014 season finale Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.

The Polar Bears end their season with a 7-3 record and finish fourth in the Ohio Athletic Conference with a 6-3 mark, while the Cardinals end their season at 5-5, 5-4.

Ohio Northern also clinched its 16th upper division OAC finish in the last 17 years and is 18-2 in its last 20 regular season finales.

Junior Justin Magazine led the Polar Bears with 122 yards rushing and a touchdown on 23 carries.

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