My Mom’s apple pie is definitely among the top five Pyzik family recipes that I continue to make for both flavor and nostalgia. So when Bluffton’s America 250 committee announced an apple pie-making contest, I was all in.
But when was the last time I made Mom’s apple pie? It had been a while. I was relieved to put my hands on the old paper copy of the pie crust recipe and the baking instructions from my older edition of the Joy of Cooking. I have both cookbooks because my favorite brownie recipe isn’t in the later edition.
Pictured above, L-R) Hanley Wheeler, BSPh ’82;Angela Phares, BS ’08;Josh Barrickman, BSBA ’97, CFA; Dr. Karen Kier, BSPh ’82; Doug Leuthold, BSCE ’76, Judge William Zimmerman, BA ’75, JD ’79
FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Ohio Northern University celebrated six exceptional graduates during its 2026 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, presenting them with Distinguished Alumni Awards in recognition of their outstanding professional achievements and dedicated service to their alma mater. The Alumni Service Award will be bestowed at a later date.
FROM ADA POLICE DEPARTMENT FACEBOOK__[On Wednesday, September 30] someone spoofing the phone number for the Ada Police Department attempted to scam an individual claiming they represented our department.
If you receive a call from our office and someone attempts to obtain money from you or claims that you have warrants or charges pending that need to be taken care of, please hang up and dial 419-634-0010 and request to speak with an officer.
On September 29, 2026, Debbie lost her battle with leukemia and was called home by her eternal father, but not before stopping at the rainbow bridge and getting her walking buddy Kody. Together again, they’ll meet the Lord with smiling faces.
Debbie was born on September 7, 1959, in Russell, KY, to James Brown and Mary (Bradley) Brown. Debbie graduated from Greenup County High School in 1977 and from Ohio University in 1989 and eventually achieved a master's plus 30 degree.
FROM FACEBOOK__Superior Credit Union has announced that it will be coming soon to Ada: "We're excited to bring our products and services to a new community and welcome new members. Stay tuned for more details and an opening date!"
The post shows 610 S. Main St., the former Rite Aid building at the corner of Main St. and College Ave.
Superior Credit Union is a full-service financial cooperative serving members in Western Ohio.
Jaylin St. Laurent notches 1000th assist / Senior night celebrated
By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen and Autumn Andreasen
ADA__The Ada High School volleyball team lost a tough four-setter to visiting co-Blanchard Valley Conference leader Arlington in a key league match on Monday, Sept. 28.
