Most travelers take the clean, wrapped paper cup in their hotel room for granted. But for manufacturers, getting that single cup from a bulk sleeve into its own hygienic wrapper is a logistical puzzle. To solve it, a group of students from the Ohio Northern University T.J. Smull College of Engineering is partnering with Graphic Packaging International (GPI). For their senior capstone project, the team is rethinking the process of preparing these everyday items for a global market. Read more at https://bit.ly/4czBuRL
Ohioans find political incivility unacceptable but differ on optimism for the future
MEDIA RELEASE__The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) at Ohio Northern University has released the Spring 2026 installment of the Northern Poll, its flagship public opinion research program. This latest research focused on political civility and the personal experiences of Ohioans in a polarized climate.
MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Exempted Village Schools has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce with the prestigious District Momentum Award, honoring exceptional academic growth and continued student achievement.
The Momentum Award is presented to districts and buildings that demonstrate significant improvement in their Performance Index—gaining three or more points year-over-year—while also earning a 4- or 5-star rating on the Progress component of the state report card. Additional criteria ensure that recipients maintain strong overall performance without top-tier ratings or accountability flags, highlighting meaningful and sustained growth.
FROM FACEBOOK__Calling all Ada Bulldogs interested in football! Get signed up for the 3rd Annual Spring Youth Football Clinic!
This opportunity is open to all Ada boys and girls entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2026 school year. The Clinic will be Sunday, April 26 from 1-3 p.m. .
ADA – The Ada High School baseball team played a solid game to defeat visiting North Baltimore 5-2 in a non-league contest on Saturday, April 11.
The Bulldogs led 2-1 after the first inning. Both teams plated a run in the third frame. Ada then put the game away with two insurance runs in the bottom of the fifth.
The Bulldogs improved to 5-2 overall with the victory. North Baltimore dropped to 5-5 after the defeat.
