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Pandora corn maze and cider press open through Oct. 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 15, 2016

Just when you think they run out of ideas, the Suter corn maze opens with something so complex you wonder if you could ever escape.

The corn maze and Morning Star Cider Press are located at 8250 Road R, Pandora.

Suter's 2016 corn maze theme is "Twists and Turns in Transportation." That means there's a:
• Steam locomotive
• Ocean liner
• Race car
• Semi-truck
• Helicopter
• Jet
• and, yes that's blimp in the top left-hand corner.

Here's what you need to know about getting caught or finding your want out of this year's maze:

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Next Alger community breakfast Oct. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 15, 2016

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a country-style breakfast on Saturday, Oct., from 7 to 11 a.m., at the Alger Social Center.

Serving biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties and beverage. Suggested donation is $7. All-you-can-eat (on premises only). Carry out is available.

Call 419-679-8460 (not long distance) for free local delivery. Located at the Alger Social Center on Main St. in Alger. Call 419-757-3891 for more information.

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Dr. Hageman speaker at Oct. 6 Lunch and Learn

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Dr. Jason Hageman, M.D., the lead physician at the new Mercy Health/Ada Family Medicine facility located in front of Vancrest, will be the next speaker at Community Health Professionals Lunch and Learn.

He will discuss how to prevent falls when he speaks at noon on Thursday, Oct. 6, at CHP, 1200 S. Main.

The Lunch and Learn is free and open to the public. Call CHP to reserve a lunch, which is provided by Liberty National Bank.

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Hardin County Fair carcass Show of Champions Sept. 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Did you ever wonder how well the grand and reserve champion fair animals will grade out on the rail? 

The OSU Extension office is pleased to announce the 2016 Hardin County Fair Carcass Show of Champions to be held Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. 

The annual carcass show will be held at Mt. Victory Meats, 670 E. Marion St., in Mt. Victory.  The carcass show will evaluate the meat value of the grand champion and reserve champion steers, barrows, gilts, lambs, and goats.

Carcass value will be determined by evaluating the dressing percentage, square inches of loin, external fat thickness, internal fat, quality grade, yield grade, and adjusted percent of muscle. 

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Get them while they're hot: Tickets for Dancing with the Ada Stars

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Back by popular demand The Freed Center Biggs Theatre hosts "Dancing with the Ada Stars" at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10.

Performing are Ada locals:
• Jason Duff
• Amy Eddings
• Shane Tilton
• Kelly Kobiela
• Scott Henning
• Karen Kier
• Special guest: The ONU Dance Company

PHOTOS BELOW -

Based on the hit television show, watch these community members compet for the Mirror Ball Trophy. 

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for faculty and staff, $10 for seniors and $5 for students and children.

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Hardin County Sept. 6-11 - here's everything you need to know

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The 152nd Hardin County Fairs opens Sept. 6 and continues to Sept. 11.

Click here to access the 96-page fair book, listing all events.

Prices:
• Gate prices: 9 years and older $8 per person
• Ride all day $12

Special theme days:
• Tuesday – Veteran’s Day – free admission for vets
• Friday – Senior Citizens Day – free admission for seniors

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