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By Jasmine Duarte, Pharmacy Resident and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist

In 1986, Rodney Dangerfield starred in the movie Back to School about a self-made millionaire who decided to attend college at the same time his son was in college. This American comedy grossed over 91 million dollars in the United States during the year. In a funny way, the movie discusses the issues of going back to school and difficulties that can arise. 

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FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Ohio Northern University inducted four accomplished individuals into the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony and luncheon held Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. Inductees were Larry Cole, Alison (Steinbrunner) Kwiat, PharmD ’15, Stephan “Steve” Vagedes, BS ’02, and Tamika Washington, BA ’01. 

Larry Cole
Head Coach, Cross Country and Track and Field (1991-1997)

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By Cort Reynolds

ARLINGTON__The visiting Ada High School volleyball team lost a tough four-set bout to Arlington in a Blanchard Valley Conference match on Wednesday, September 17.

Ada dropped game one yet evened the match with a second-set win. But a close overtime loss in game three tipped the momentum in favor of the hosts, who closed it out in four.

The Bulldog girls dropped to 10-3 overall and 2-3 in the BVC after the 25-20, 18-25, 26-24, 25-21 road defeat. 

The Red Devils improved to 7-7 overall and 2-2 in the BVC with the home win.

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By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY__The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team lost 5-1 at Liberty-Benton in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association match on Wednesday, September 17.

Ada fell to 9-2-2 overall and 0-2-1 in the rugged NCOSA after the defeat.

Defending North Central Ohio Soccer Association co-champion Liberty-Benton improved to 6-4-2 overall and 2-0 in the league standings with the victory.

Eagles Kylie Modd and Piper Ogden each scored two goals to pace the victors. Ally Ferris added the other L-B goal.

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Three Model A Fords were gleamed in the (post fog) sunshine on Ada's Main Street, September 16. The sight stopped traffic more than once during the Icon's impromptu photo shoot.

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Submitted by Ronna Todd

The Allen East High School Class of 1975 celebrated its 50th year reunion at the Harrod Fire Station, on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

L-R) Pictured above are Jennifer (Shulaw) Tschuor, Dave Oberly, Bob Bassitt, Ken Metzger, Doug Stimmel, Diane (Eley) Schick, Jodi (Gottfried) Babcock, Beverly (Spencer) Phillips

Standing L-R are Connie (Grant) Epley, Linda (Mayotte) Samsal, Joyce (Rusmisel) Zwiebel (partially hidden behind Pam), Pam (Hefner) Feldner, Steve Gossard, behind Trudy (Kaufman) Hamby, behind Jane (LaVallee) Reese, Roger Plaugher, Teresa (Van Meter) Hardy, Ken Smith, Mike Logan behind Ronna (Rohr) Todd, Kevin Reese, Dave Parks, Terry Phillips, Lisa (Roeder) Sims, Mark Hadley, Brenda (Williams) Dyer, Steve Lee behind Teresa (Mason) Hunsaker, Darla (Schaad) Ackerman, Rodney Geiger, Jo (Shaffer) McConnell

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