Once upon a time in Ada
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
1903 the Theta Nu Epsilon Fraternity was established at Ohio Northern University.
June 24, 1903 Monday the four new cannons for the artillery arm of O.N.U. military service were hauled to the campus.
July 28, 1903 the name Ohio Normal University was changed to Ohio Northern University.
November 1903 the St. Paul Reformed church dedicated its new house of worship on November 15.
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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