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Ohio Northern University streamed the YouTube video below of the 2026 Undergraduate/MSA Commencement, which took place at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the ONU Sports Center Field House.

ONU 2026 Undergraduate/MSA Commencement

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Jeff Fries, age 68, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2026, surrounded by the family that was his greatest pride and joy.

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Hello, Adaites! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, May 11-17. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. 

MAY 11

Class of 2028 wins 119th AHS Interclass

Kenton Times acquired by CherryRoad Media

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To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Paris W. Dye, age 83, of Jenera, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on January 24, 1943, in Staffordsville, Kentucky, to John and Rusha (Blevins) Dye.

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FROM FACEBOOK__(About 11:30 a.m., May 18) The Village of Ada Public Works Department is currently working to repair a water main break.

There are no boil advisories issued as of now.

Anyone without water service will be informed of further instructions.

Thank you for your patience while we work to fix the leak.

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FROM FACEBOOK_On Friday, May 15, Ada Schools welcomed author and illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler for a special visit with its elementary students.

In preparation for his visit, Mrs. Dysert shared many of Ebbeler’s books during library time, while Mrs. Winkeljohn worked with students to create incredible artwork to help welcome him to Ada. Students in grades K-5 participated in three interactive sessions where they had the opportunity to hear from and engage with Ebbeler.

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