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School's out and here's the final honor roll

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Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Here is the final Ada school honor roll for the 2016-17 school year.

GRADE 6

ALL A:  Amelia Alexander,  Ella Badertscher, Kaitlyn Bowden, Wyliam Bowden, Lily Diehl, Meghan Erickson, Dale Hoyt, Brendan Jameson, Daniel MacDonald, Robyn Newland, Emily Rose, Courtney Sumner, Spencer Wall, Robert Waters, Maranda Wibbing and Sabina Zheng

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Men's lacrosse tallies two winning seasons

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

The Polar Bears finished the season 9-7 overall and 4-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, improving their win total from a season ago. 

Five athletes earned All-Conference accolades for their efforts on the field.

Sophomores Andrew Fox (Solon), Anthony Pavone (Chagrin Falls/Kenston) and Jackson Pfister (Upper Arlington) and freshmen Cameron Marous (Brecksville) and Logan Krogman (Aurora, Ill./Waubonsie Valley) all earned All-OAC honors.

For the second time in the program's 2-year history, an Ohio Northern athlete was named Freshman of the Year in the OAC.

Marous earned the honor and was named Second Team All-OAC for his efforts.

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Dorothy Crist Hensel 1923 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Dorothy Crist Hensel, age 93, died on Tuesday, June 06, 2017 at 5:40 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

            She was born on October 31, 1923 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Daniel E. and Glazel (Kline) Erwin and they preceded her in death. On July 14, 1941 she married Hobart L. Crist and he died on April 9, 1966. She later married Dennis Hensel on September 19, 1981 and he died in March of 2002.

            Dorothy retired from Kenton Savings Bank where she worked as a teller. She was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ, Ada.

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It's Noteworthy!

Area women invited to join summer women's choir in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 6, 2017

It's Noteworthy!

Noteworthy is a women's choir meeting for six to eight rehearsals this summer, according to Vicki Mills of Vicki's Music Studio.

"I invite all interested area women to come, sing, laugh, learn, encourage and be encouraged as we learn both sacred and secular music," she said.  "Last year's group was a resounding success!"

She added that in last summer's choir singers ranged in age from 28 to 77. Several said they were thrilled with how much fun they had while also learning about vocal technique.

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$3 million update underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Immediately after the ONU commencements, work began on a major renovation of the cafeteria in McIntosh Center. A 360 Grill with made-to-order capabilities will be part of the $3 million update. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Rev. Patrick Allen honored for 20 years in Ada Presbyterian pastorate

Longest serving pastor in 175-year-history of the congreation
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Members and friends of the Ada Presbyterian Church joined together on Sunday, June 4, to honor Rev. Patrick Allen’s 20 years of pastoring the local congregation.

The celebration began with morning worship and followed with a potluck luncheon. Following the meal, Rev. Allen received gifts of appreciation from the congregation along with well-wishes that he would continue his ministry at the Ada church for at least another 20 years.

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