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Voter decide on Ada school renewal levy Nov. 6

Voters first approved it in 1990, and have renewed or replaced it since that time
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 24, 2018

A five-year permanent improvement renewal levy is on the ballot for voters in the Ada school district on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the levy.

When will this renewal levy be on the ballot?
November 6, 2018

What kind of levy is this?
This is a renewal of a Permanent Improvement levy.  The levy is NOT a new tax and is NOT a tax increase.  It is a 2.9 mill property tax levy.

When was this levy first approved by voters?
Voters first approved it in 1990, and voters have generously renewed or replaced it since that time.

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ONU band to perform Sunday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The Ohio Northern University Marching Band will celebrate the 2018 season during its annual “Band-O-Rama” concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Freed Center.

The band will perform selections from its program, “9-0,” which features music associated with the 1990s. Concertgoers will hear Anton Dvorak’s “New World Symphony,” a European classical hit influenced by American music. The group will also perform Nirvana’s megahit “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “I Want it That Way” by the Backstreet Boys. 

Field Commander Adam Grim leads the band in a special performance of his arrangement of the hit “Creep” by Radiohead.

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Choral concert set for Friday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The Ohio Northern University choirs will present their traditional Homecoming weekend concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 in Presser Hall. The “Choral Collage” will feature the women’s chorus, University Singers and Chamber Singers performing pieces by Mendelssohn, Brahms, Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo and American composer Jake Runestad, and will conclude with the traditional singing of the ONU Hymn. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Volleyball gets a big win

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 24, 2018

WESTERVILLE — The No. 22-ranked Ohio Northern volleyball program battled to earn a pivotal four-set road victory over Otterbein  in Westerville on Tuesday evening.

The Polar Bears move to 18-7 overall and 7-1 in the OAC with the 21-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-15 win. The Cardinals fall to 19-7 overall and 7-1 in the OAC. The teams are now tied for first in the conference with each program scheduled to conclude their regular season slates this weekend.

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Special Council meeting called

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, October 24, 2018

A special Village Council meeting has been called for Wednesday, Oct. 24 immediately following the public meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main. The stated purpose of the special meeting is to consider and approve a pay ordinance and to discuss the refuse collection contract.

 

Phase II of the Willeke Street improvement will be the topic of the first meeting at 7 p.m. At that meeting, funding details, assessments to property owners, and construction plans will be explained, and those attending may ask questions.

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From spacemen to grave diggers

Check out the Halloweeners at the Kiwanis Club parade
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Sixty degree weather brought out many ghosts and goblins on Monday evening for the annual Halloween parade and costume contest sponsored by the Ada Kiwanis Club.

There were groups, individuals, and dogs dressed from spacemen to grave diggers, gruesome and ghoulish, to sweet and adorable. The Kiwanis Club handed out many awards to costume winners in numerous categories and age groups. 

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