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Meeting set to describe receiving college credit while in high school

Want to receive college credit while in high school?

There will be a meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, in the Ada Schools auditorium for junior and senior high school students and their parents interested in College Credit Plus and Credit Flex programs, which have been passed by the state legislature.

The College Plus program allows high school students to enroll in college courses while enrolled in high school, if the student meets eligibility requirements set by the college or university.  

Here's what is happening at the Alger Public Library in March

The Alger Public Library has scheduled several events for all ages during the month of March.

Children in grades 1-5 are invited to Tune-In Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Please note the earlier time. Activities include crafts, games, special guests, and sometimes snacks.  During a program on March 14, children will participate in a coding activity using Ozobots, the world’s smallest smart robot. Ozobots are small, smart toy robots that empower gamers and learners to code, play, create, and connect the physical and digital worlds. 

On Thursdays students of all ages can receive Homework Help from 4:15 until 6 p.m.

Northern Winds spring concert will honor the memory of Catherine “Kitty” Freed

The Northern Winds spring concert will honor the memory of Catherine “Kitty” Freed. The special musical tribute is set for Sunday, March 19, at 4 pm. at the Freed Center. Mrs. Freed led a rewarding life of service and set a fine example for the campus and community during her years as first lady of the University. 

Current Ohio Northern Symphonic Band members are preparing songs that reflect her positive spirit and uplifting nature. The program includes Williams Walton’s “Crown Imperial March,” Samuel Hazo’s “Southern Hymn” and “Whispers from Beyond” by Rossano Galante.

Alger Memorial Festival Committee breakfast

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a country-style breakfast from 7 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, at the Alger Social Center, 210 N. Main, serving all-you-can-eat biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties, and beverage for $7.00. Carry out is available

Local musicians celebrate 100th annivesary to the day - on Sunday

First-ever recorded jazz by Original Dixieland Jazz Band

100 years to the very day!

The  Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the Centennial Dixieland Jass Band ensemble in a 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, performance.

The Centennial Dixieland Jass Band (CDJB) ensemble was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the very first recorded jazz by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band (ODJB) on Feb. 26, 1917, in New York City.

The ODJB was a collective of five musicians from New Orleans, La., led by the famous cornet player Nick LaRocca.

The Centennial band is led by Dr. David Kosmyna, ONU associate professor of music.

Ada Kiwanis Club will mark its 93rd anniversary

The Ada Kiwanis Club will mark its 93rd anniversary when it meets at noon onTuesday, Feb. 28, in McIntosh Center. Kiwanian Jon Umphress will present a program on the club's first year in 1924.

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