Thirty-three school concert seasons ago there was an Ada High School barbershop quartet. And, here the are, from left, Bill Kent, Mark Browne, Joe Simmons and Jeff Gossel. This photo is from the 1981-82 Ada High School yearbook.
Like to watch the sky at night? Here are five opportunities this winter and spring to participate in special nighttime programs at the Ohio Northern University Astronomy Observatory sponsored by the ONU Astronomy Club, according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, ONU Department of Physics and Astronomy, and observatory manager.
All programs are from 8 to 10 p.m., are open to the public, and are dependant upon weather conditions.
The Ohio Northern University Department of Theatre presents the 11th International Play Festival in the Stambaugh Studio Theatre from Thursday, Feb. 19, to Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m.
A Ada Music Boosters' jewelry fundraiser is now underway.
This fundraiser features jewelry products from Premier Designs. The fundraiser is made possible by consultant, former Ada music educator, and Music Feast co-founder Lynn Knoble.
This is a book sale that concludes with an open house from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the First Baptist Church of Ada.
SPECIAL FOR PRE-ORDERS ONLY: Spend $75 and get an item valued up to $50 for $10 (good for every $75 increment).
Things are "lightening up" in downtown Ada this month. The marquee on the new First United Methodist Church greets travelers to Ada coming south on State Route 235.
