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Ohio Northern University’s Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law will hold a panel discussion on “Human Rights In the Time of Ebola: Public Health vs. Individual Freedom” in the Pettit College of Law’s Celebrezze Moot Courtroom on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m.

Zac Dysert, former Ada HS football standout, was cut from the 53-man roster of the Denver Broncos, according to various reports pick up by the Icon.

The Broncos carried quarterback Dysert on the 53-man roster last season, but this year, he’s part of the practice squad.

Dysert was cut on Aug. 30, as Denver kept just Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler as quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.

Dysert cleared waivers following his release. He spent 2013 on the active roster where he completed 12-of-18 passes for 106 yards (5.8 YPA) and a touchdown this preseason. He'll develop on the practice squad as Brock Osweiler backs up Peyton Manning.

It's not just any rock. It's the Ohio Northern University Spirit Rock in front of McIntosh Center. This week the rock promotes blacktop madness at Founders Courts at 5 p.m. on Friday. We'll wait until next week to see its color scheme.

This year marks the 29th annual Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20.

As in past years, the festival is on Main Street Ada and includes crafts, food and entertainment on Main Street. This event is sponsored by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Two American Red Cross blood drives are scheduled in Ada during September.

• Monday, Sept. 8 - Community Health Professionals, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Sept. 16 - Ohio Northern University, 1:30-7:30 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org. Come to give and get a $10 off Cedar Point coupon! Receive a Columbus Zoo BOGO entry offer and enter to win a free $500 Marathon gas gift card.

Brauen's Gourds will have a fall open house on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Don and Jodi Brauen, 7140 Tom Fett Road, Bluffton, have hundreds of seasonal decorative gourds for sale.

An attachment to this story shows additional photos.

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