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An evening of happy, beat-driven music coming your way

Five percussion groups in Presser Hall, Nov. 28
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 14, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
An evening of happy, beat-driven music will fill Presser Hall at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. Five percussion groups will perform, including the ONU Percussion Ensemble, Steel Drum Band, African Dance and Drumming Ensemble, the newly-formed Samba Band and an Ada favorite, the Wild Steelions.

The Wild Steelions, made up of area junior and senior high students, will perform a variety of steel drum tunes as well as holiday tunes. Think Caribbean Islands.

The Samba Band (think Brazilian music) will perform a high-energy tune called "Summer Samba."

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Lots and lots of decorated Christmas trees

20th annual Festival of Trees underway
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 13, 2017

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By Monty Siekerman
The 20th annual Festival of Trees at Community Health Professionals is underway with the most items ever to bid on: more than 125 holiday items from fully decorated trees to a collection of homemade doilies. The Festival, located at 1200 S. Main, is open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. throughout the week.

Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week:

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Indoor Veterans Day service

Wynn Hauenstein speaker
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 12, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Wynn Hauenstein, an Ada High School and ONU grad, spoke today at the annual ONU observance for Veterans Day in Presser Hall. Wynn told of his experience during the Vietnam War.

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Wynn described the struggles Vietnam veterans faced, also debunking several myths held about the war at the time. He closed with saying how proud he is to have served and how he firmly believes this country is “the greatest on the face of the earth.”

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If you take I-75 north next week - you'd better read this

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 11, 2017

The following impacts to traffic related to the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County are occurring or scheduled to occur in the coming weeks:

Dates to Note:
Nov. 14-15 – Interstate 75 southbound far right lane to close during traffic switch, no access to Findlay exits available (details below)
Nov. 20, 21 and 22 – Ramp from U.S. 68/state Route 15 to Interstate 75 southbound will close during nighttime hours for setting of bridge beams for the new flyover ramp (details below).

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50 vets enjoy breakfast

Annual event at Ada schools
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 10, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Fifty veterans attended the annual Veterans Day breakfast at the Ada Schools on Friday. School Superintendent Meri Skilliter spoke, thanking the military men and women for their service, sacrifice, and dedication.

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Dave Lusk organized the event again this year. The football players served as hosts.

Bob Hubbell had paid the cost of the breakfast for many years, but since he passed away in the last year, his daughter and son-in-law Patty and Dave Devier graciously agreed to financially support the breakfast this year.

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ODOT's snowplow truck inspected and ready for winter

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 10, 2017

ODOT's 1,629 snowplow trucks have been inspected and are ready to roll.

Last year, which wasn't a terribly snowy season, saw ODOT trucks drive over 6.8 million miles (or like 275 trips around the Earth). Crews used 600,000 tons of salt and 12 million gallons of deicer on the 43,000 lane miles of roadway.

And they have a pleas for you:
While we work hard to clear snow and ice, we need your help as well. ODOT plows were struck 35 times in 2016. Please be sure to give our drivers plenty of room to work. Plow trucks typically drive much slower than other traffic, so be extra alert when driving near them.

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