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Just ask Dr. Jed Marquart, professor of mechanical engineering

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FROM ONU FACEBOOK - There is just something about space exploration that people remember. 

Just ask a 60-year-old where they were when Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, or someone in their 40s about the Challenger tragedy. You’ll get more than an answer. You’ll get a story about where they were and what they were doing. They’ll even tell you how they felt.

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In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Ashleigh Rush is today's senior in the spotlight.

 

As the 2019-20 school year comes to a close

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Ada Kindergarteners through fifth graders with perfect attendance this school year were recognized this week. In addition, students named to the President's Award list, having all A's during both years as fourth and fifth graders, were also honored.

And, the final honor roll of the school year was released. Certificates will be given to students in the fall when school returns.

President’s Award - All A’s during both 4th and 5th grade years
Andreasen, Brooklyn
Burgess, Callie
Cash, Kiera
Chrissobolis, Tim
Dysert, Kolton
Gibson, Alivia
Jordan, Reese
Preson, Dailah
Rush, Jacob
Stauffer, Tyler

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Heavy rains on Friday afternoon did not stop reconstruction work on Lincoln Avenue in Ada, but it did create a working environment full of mud.

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 Willard Daniel Nelson, 64, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020, at 8:01 p.m. at his residence in McGuffey.

He was born in West Virginia to the late Willard and Audrey (Richardson) Nelson. 

Daniel worked at Mechanicsburg Sand & Gravel. 

Daniel is survived by his two sisters: Mary Maynard and Verna Highmiller; and several nieces and nephews, including Anthony Wayne Olinger.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Floyd Richardson and John Nelson; a sister and brother-in-law, Christine and Anthony Olinger.

Private graveside services will be held at Woodstock Cemetery, Woodstock, Ohio.

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Catherine M. Bish, 94, died May 31, 2020 at her residence in Leipsic. Catherine was born June 16, 1925 in Portage, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Abby (Sievertson) Woods. On June 16, 1951, she married Marlowe Bish who preceded her in death on July 3, 1993. 

Catherine graduated from Bowling Green High School and the Flower Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo. She was a registered nurse at various locations.  Catherine was a member of the Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Gathering Basket Herbs Society and the Order of the Eastern Star. Catherine enjoyed crocheting, traveling, reading and bird watching.  

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