Ada's latest news

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The piano recital with Polina Bespalko scheduled for Monday, March 13, in Presser Hall, Snyder Recital Hall, is being rescheduled. More details to follow.

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Here's a cute beagle currently available for adopting at the Hardin County dog shelter.

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Here's the Ada High School girls' choir from the 1988-89 school year. Names are under the photo.

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The Icon spotted this plate in the Bluffton University student parking lot. It's on a blue Toyota Corolla - with lots of interesting bumperstickers, like "Read Banned Books."

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Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse

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1899 Company G, Ohio National Guard was mustered into the state’s service

March 1905 Mayor Greer said Ada needed a marshal; we had a deputy but needed a primary officer and he nominated Alonzo Cummans.

March 1908 J.W. Morrow collided with a car opposite the post office, receiving slight injuries. This was the first auto accident in Ada.

 

 

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 A series of speakers will share their insights and expertise during Digital History Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 17 at the business college. The event is free and open to the public.

The day is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of digitizing historical documents and oral histories as well as working with community partners.

The presenters will discuss the promise and pitfalls of digital history and will demonstrate techniques that could be used by local groups to gain increased public exposure. The event is sponsored by ONU’s Department of History, Politics and Justice.

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