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Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library director, announced this week that the Ada Public Library has been chosen to be a World Book Night participant.

World Book Night U.S. is a celebration of books and reading held on April 23, when 25,000 passionate volunteers across America give a total of half a million books within their communities to those who don’t regularly read.

In 2012, World Book Night was celebrated in the U.S., the UK, Ireland, and Germany and saw over 80,000 people gift more than 2.5 million books.

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Lots of events are planned in Hardin County in April. Here's the county calendar of special events from the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.

For more information on these and other events, check out our Community Calendar at www.hardinohio.org

Jolene’s Cozy Café Breakfast Buffet
Kick off Easter Weekend by visiting the Grand Opening of Jolene's Cozy Cafe Breakfast Buffet on March 30 from 7am to 11am. Buffet, including drink, only $5. Kids 10 and under eat FREE!

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March 18

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Handled Suspicious Vehicle Complaint at Stadium View
  • Assist Motorist with Disabled Vehicle on St. Rt. 81
  • Traffic stop Warning for Equipment

  • Traffic stop Citation issued for Speed

March 19


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What are your Easter Sunday lunch plans? The Inn at ONU has an Easter special on Sunday for your consideration. It's an Easter brunch buffet.

Held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., it features:

• Roasted Sirloin of Beef,
• Maple Glazed Ham,
• Herb Baked Tilapia,
• Corn O’ Brien,
• Green Bean Almandine. 

The Easter buffet also includes regular breakfast items and a decadent dessert selection.

Pianist Fred Reid will play from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Easter Bunny will make an appearance from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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It must be spring. Outdoor construction in Ada is underway. (Reema Bazzy photo)

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By Tim Glon

Ohio Northern's sports teams are in 24th place through the winter sports in the 2012-13 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings.

The Learfield Sports Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in up to 18 sports — nine women's and nine men's.

The Polar Bears are in 24th place out of 446 NCAA Division III schools with 317.50 points.

Northern has scored team points in men's soccer, men's swimming & diving and wrestling, women's soccer, women's basketball and volleyball.

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