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Darth nearby? This plate was spotted on a Honda Ridgeline at Ada Schools on the last day of school this year.

Enjoying a doggone good concert

Bentley likes flags, too, and thinks Independence Day is great. The 7-year-old pup belongs to Kelsey Hoffman. Monty Siekerman took Bentley's photo during Saturday evening's Lima Symphony patriotic pops concert on the ONU lawn.

Jumbo Jamboree coming Thursday and Friday

Community Health Professionals throw a party

By Monty Siekerman
It's a Jumbo Jamboree for young and old alike on Thursday and Friday at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main. And, it's all free.

From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days, there will be a bounce house, 4H animal exhibit, face painting, chair massages by FABrehab, kettle corn, book sale, and a chance to win pizza.

Food trucks will be there, too: Harry's Hut, Kona Ice, The Gyro Corner.

Orchestra brings out the red, white and blue in Ada

Symphony music can be timeless, flexible, emotional

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman 
For the third year, the Lima Symphony Orchestra entertained hundreds on the sculpture mall at Ohio Northern.

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The Saturday evening patriotic pops concert, always held near the Fourth of July, began with the Ada VFW Post 9381 Color Guard presenting the colors. The crowd stood, putting their hands over their heart, as Kirsten Osbun-Manley sang, with gusto, the "Star Spangled Banner." 

Tonight's concert takes place on the ONU lawn

Bring your own chair and enjoy the evening

The Lima Symphony Orchestra will again celebrate Independence Day with a “Patriotic Pops” concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday,  July 1 on the ONU campus.  The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held on the sculpture mall east of McIntosh Center between Presser and Weber halls.

The fun-filled family event will feature patriotic music, movie musical selections, popular tunes and a tribute to our armed forces.

Kenton Airport receives grant

The Hardin County Airport in Kenton has received a $215,000 grant to make the facility more safe and efficient. Funds come from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration and will be administered by the county commissioners and airport authority.

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