Story and photos by Amy Eddings
Flooding on the western grounds of Ohio Northern University has been so severe, Ada village officials have had to bring in two pumps from Cleveland to help drain the area.
The problem is the stormwater retention pond that’s situated east of the soccer field. It’s so swollen with rainwater from the weekend’s drenching storms that it overflowed its banks, spilling into Mirror Lake to the south and washing out much of the “green monster” exercise track that passes nearby.
Mary Kennedy would be pleased at the Kennedy Garden located on the west side of English Chapel on campus.
The profusion of pink roses and sweet-smelling white mock orange surround a cross in the garden developed in memory of Mary, granddaughter of ONU founder Henry Solomon Lehr, and her mother Sarah Lehr Kennedy.
Miss Kennedy played the chapel chimes on many a Sunday. (Monty Siekerman)
Jacob Brownstone prepares a sign to be placed on a flooded road in Ada following several days of downpours.
Estimates are 8 to 10 inches of rain fell in several deluges, some during the day, some at night.
When big storms come, Ada usually fares well compared to many communities since the village is the headwaters for rivers that flow South to the Gulf of Mexico or North to the Great Lakes.
We are riverless. At flood times, that is a good thing. However, there is Grass Run, a creek that, as of Tuesday, was over its banks.
At least 1,000 people watched Ada's favorite drum and bugle corps on Sunday as the nationally-recognized artists performed "one more time" here before hitting the competition trail.
The crowd attended in spite of threat of severe storms, roads out due to flooding and road construction bordering the ONU stadium. And the rains came shortly after the performance.
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Following the 14-minute competition, Ada gave the Cadets a standing ovation.
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce provides this list of several events taking place in Ada and area communities this summer and early fall;
June 26 – Eats' on the Streets Downtown Kenton July 4 - Lima Symphony performance at McIntosh Center from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Rain or Shine July 10 - Music on Main / Kiwanis's chicken barbecue July 11, 12, & 13 Tree Town Festival in Forest Aug. 8 - Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic Aug. 13,14,15 Lincoln By Way Garage Sales Sept. 19- Harvest and Herb Festival
As of 5:45 p.m.The Cadet performance at ONU is still on for an 8 p.m. performance at the ONU football stadium.
David Dellifield told the Icon that the event will be at the stadium, there will be carts for those who have difficulty walking from Wander Field and Fraternity Circle.
The following message is from Marc E. Staley, ONU Director of Facilities:
