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So, you think you know Ada.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 8, 2016

Whose hand is this holding a Bible?

Hint: drive south on Main and keep watch to the west. It's part of the statue of Dr. Henry Solomon Lehr, founder of ONU. The statue is located between Hill and Dicke buildings. (Monty Siekerman)

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Ada Friends Program sign-up underway -here's your invite to participate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The Ada Friends Program is gearing up for the 2016-17 school year, according to Lauren Brackman, coordinator of the program. Assistant coordinator this year is Kara Dilts.

Ada Friends involves mentoring between Ohio Northern University students and students in the Ada schools from Kindergarten through eighth grade. This is the 25th year for the program.

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"Thrilling" is the best word to describe The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 28, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
"Thrilling" is the best word to describe The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience which was performed Saturday evening at the Freed Center.

Joby Rogers, who portrays Jackson, holds Aris Onan, in the lobby after the show. The 7-year-old is the daughter of Leandra Onan of Arlington.

Aris' favorite Jackson album is "Thriller," and she is dressed for the part with shiny silver slippers and a bright red Thriller jacket.

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Q: What books belong in the top 100 all-time best books?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 26, 2016

Have you ever considered what are your favorite books?

Certainly everyone will have a different list from the next person. The Ada Public Library Facebook poses that question today.

They’ve shared what some consider the best 100 books. These are combined into one master list of 623 classics.

Look the list over – you have agree or disagree. It’s an interesting list and worth conversation. Click here for the Ada Public Library’s Facebook list.

 

 

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Nearly 300 incoming frosh volunteer in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 22, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman

Sam Shriver of WLIO-TV interviews Zach Bragg during Ada Community Engagement (ACE) Day on Saturday.

Zach, whose summer job is working with a landscaping firm, helped at the Railroad Park gardens. About 300 incoming first-year students and faculty members volunteered in the community for two hours on Saturday morning.

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USV Lions wish Don Ralston a happy birthday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
The Upper Scioto Valley Lions Club celebrated Don Ralston's birthday (standing left) when the group met last for dinner and a meeting at the 235 Grill in Alger.

Craig Carman (standing right) helps hold the club banner.

Other members attending are (from left) Tom Ralston, Joe Bischoff, Gary Harpster, Bob Aline, Phil Bradley, Bob Spencer, Gary Hall and Curtis Englehardt.

The club, founded in 1978, meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays at the 235 Grill.  Anyone wanting to join may contact any member.

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