FROM ONU.EDU__Dr. Kendall (Ken) Baker, Hon. D. ’11, served with distinction as Ohio Northern University’s 10th president from 1999 until 2011. He was named president emeritus upon his retirement. He passed away in Colorado on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at age 83.
Life of scholarship
Dr. Baker came from a military family and wanted to follow suit, but vision trouble derailed his plans. He decided to pursue a life of scholarship. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Maryland in 1963, followed by a master’s and doctoral degrees from Georgetown University in 1966 and 1969, respectively.
RAWSON–The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team defeated Cory-Rawson 31-21 in a defensive contest on Monday, December 8.
The Bulldog girls improved to 4-2 overall with the non-conference road victory. With three consecutive wins, this is Ada’s best six-game start in several seasons.
Cory-Rawson fell to 1-5 after the home loss.
Ada led 8-6 after the first quarter as four players scored two points apiece. The Bulldogs pulled ahead 17-10 at halftime behind six points in the second stanza by freshman Te’a Griffith.
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As part of America 250 celebrations, the State of Ohio has created an Ohio Innovation Trail to illustrate that "Ohio has produced wave after wave of problem-solvers whose ideas reshape how we move, manufacture, protect, power, feed, and heal – then and now." (america250-ohio.org/ohio-innovation-trail)
FROM ADA SCHOOLS REMIND__As colder weather arrives, the Ada Schools are seeing longer and slower morning drop-off lines. To help improve the flow of traffic and reduce frustration, 1) Have your child ready to exit the vehicle as you approach the unloading zone; 2) Your child should exit promptly. When 8–10 cars unload at the same time, the line moves much more efficiently; 3) Parking in the drop-off lot will no longer be permitted. Walking children across moving traffic creates safety concerns and slows the overall drop-off process.
