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Claude "Bud" Smith reading series speaker on Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Claude "Bud" Smith is the featured speaker on Wednesday in an Ohio Northern University English Department Reading Series.

Smith is a noted writer and translator. He will speak from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, in Elzay Art Gallery, Wilson Art Center. The program is free and open to the public.

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This driver is Heaven-bound

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 19, 2016

Welcome to "Poetic License." The Icon features a variety of license plates in this column. This plate was photographed on Bluffton's Main Street.

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Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day

Okay, it rained at the Harvest and Herb Fest' but we still had a good time
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Rain on Saturday dampened the Harvest and Herb Fest, both literally and figuratively.

Although only half an inch of rain fell intermittently throughout the morning and afternoon, the usual sizeable crowd did not materialize.

14 parade photos at bottom of this story -

The day began with predictions of rain (the weatherman was right this time). In spite of a gloomy forecast, most of those who reserved booth space showed up. They set up, then waited for the crowds to come.

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It's the 31st annual Harvest and Herb Festival on Saturday

9 a.m. caboose rededication; 10 a.m. parade; noon, queen announcement; plus 175 booths
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 16, 2016

Ada rolls out its red carpet on Saturday, Sept. 17, for the 31st annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival, according to David Dellifield, this year’s festival director.

The outdoor festival is among the largest crafts festivals in northwestern Ohio, featuring over 150 booths.

Highlights:
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – over 150 craft booths on Main Street
• 9 a.m. - ceremony in depot park for the renovated railroad caboose
• 10 a.m. – parade (from Ada school down Main Street to College)
    (parade forms at 9 a.m. at the Ada school)

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Here's the list of all booths at Saturdays' H&H Festival

There are 175 registered
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 16, 2016

What's your favorite Harvest and Herb Festival booth?

Saturday's festival has 175 booths registered. Here's a list of the booths, items sold and the booth location.

Open the attachment for your guide the festival.

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Ada HS homecoming approaches - here are some details

Midget football team and cheerleaders planning 4th annual Cancer Walk
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 15, 2016

Ada High School students are beginning to think about homecoming. Here's of this this year's details from the school website.

STUDENT COUNCIL-HOMECOMING: Guest request forms are available in the high school office for the Homecoming dance, Oct. 1.

If you are planning to bring a date that does not attend Ada High School, this form needs to be filled out and returned to the high school office by Sept. 30, by 3:30 p.m.

Also, tickets will not go on sale until Sept. 26 and school fees will need to be paid before a ticket can be purchased.

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