The grant will focus on curricular change and instilling the entrepreneurial mindset in the areas of civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science and electrical engineering
The Ohio Northern University College of Engineering has received a $1.31 million, three-year grant from the Kern Family Foundation to further instill the entrepreneurial mindset in engineering and computer science students.
The Ada Exempted board of education has opening for a board member due to the resignation of Ms. Nancy Wood Allison for reasons of change of residency. Ms. Wood Allison’s resignation will be effective July 20.
The board will accept letters of interest from anyone wishing to be considered for the seat. The term will expire on Dec. 31, 2019, at which time a two-year unexpired term will be available during the November 2019 election. That term will begin in January of 2020.
By August 1 letters of interest, resumes and other related documents by may be directed to:
Dorothy J. Nichols, age 80, died on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 10:05 a.m. at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.
She was born on December 17, 1937 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Delbert and Opal (Shanks) Mayer. On April 9, 1957 Dorothy married Eddie Nichols and he survives in Harrod.
Dorothy was a homemaker and gardener. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
ADA - The Ada Alligator boys and girls swim teams swept a dual meet against visiting West Ohio Aquatic League foe Sherwood Thursday evening at the Ada pool.
The Gator boys won by a convincing 292-60 score. Meanwhile, the Ada girls were victorious by a 203-138 count. Ada won the combined meet team score, 495-198.
The Alligator boys improved to 3-3 with the win while the Gator girls upped their summer season record to 2-4 with the victory.
As for their combined dual meet team record, the Alligators improved to 3-3 with the decisive triumph.
Many individuals, companies, and organizations gave money for the Ada Dog Park. They are recognized for their community leadership on a sign located at the entrance.
By Monty Siekerman
Pictured are a few singers with the Noteworthy Community Choir preparing for their guest appearance with the Ohio Northern University, Lima Symphony Patriotic Pops Concert on Saturday.
Two choirs, Voices and Expressions, will combine to present songs such as I Got Rhythm, How Far I'll Go and God Bless the USA.
Noteworthy began its opening season in April of this year and will begin auditioning in August for the 2018-2019 season. Expressions is an inter-generational choir of singers ranging in age from 13 to 55+, and Voices is a children's choir for 4th - 8th graders.
