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Ceremonies held for Law, Pharmacy and Undergraduate/MSA

MAY 19 ONU NEWS__Ohio Northern University celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2025 during Commencement weekend, May 17-18.

Nearly 750 graduates were awarded degrees in three ceremonies. The College of Law held its Commencement on Saturday morning, while the College of Pharmacy and the Undergraduate/MSA ceremonies took place on Sunday.

The beautiful spring weather contributed to the jubilant mood as families and friends gathered to watch their graduates cross the stage and accept their diplomas. A rite of passage, commencement marks the culmination of years of hard work and the beginning of a new chapter in life.

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Photos provided by Jeremy Park, Nate Ulrey, Jill Oldfield, Teri Salyer and Ashley Phillips 

MAY 20 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Liberty Conservation Club held their annual fishing derby on Sunday, May 18. Prizes including gift certificates for local businesses, fishing rods and cash were awarded to both kids and adults.

Children's awards

Girls First Fish - Kylie Fenner

Boys First Fish - Lincoln Suter

Girls Largest Trout - Chelsey Vieira

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MAY 20 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Municipal Pool opening day is officially May 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. but temperatures aren’t expected to rise above 62 degrees on Saturday.

For up-to-date information on the pool please follow our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100026841916224

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The 2025 ODOT District 1 Paint the Plow Contest is live. Ada students are competiting with schools from Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot counties. Cast your vote on Facebook by liking, sharing, and commenting. Each action counts as one vote. Voting runs until May 22 at 3 p.m. Vote at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16hpnb9UTY/

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Dennis “Denny” Eugene Covault, 72, of Harrod, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 17, 2025. He was born December 24, 1952, to the late Richard and Gloria (Hollar) Covault. On August 30, 1974, on he married Louise Ballinger, who survives in Harrod. 

Also surviving are three children: Nikki (Josh) Metcalf of Dover, Josh (Jenny) Covault of Harrod, and Natalie (Shawn) Sommers of Harrod; eleven grandchildren-Madilyn, Jackson, Jaden, Blake, Brody, Jaden, Colt, JJ, Joey, Jamisen and Savannah and one great grandson Marlon; two brothers David (Linda) Covault and Richard (Marsha) Covault; and two sisters: Kathy Quigley and Tina McKinnie. 

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MAY 19 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office assisted the FBI in an investigation of child pornography that resulted in the arrest of a fifty-nine-year-old rural Roundhead man.

Mark Butterman was taken into custody on federal charges of receipt and distribution of child pornography. Mr. Butterman was transported to Toledo, by the FBI, and was arraigned on the charges.

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