The Ohio Northern University Wind Orchestra will present “An American Tribute” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 21 in the Freed Center. Director Antoine T. Clark will conduct the program, which will feature works by George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein.
Aug. 25 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bernstein. Accordingly, music organizations and institutions across the nation and the world are honoring this great conductor, composer, music educator and pianist by programming his works throughout the year.
OhioMeansJobs Hardin County will host a Mini Hiring Blitz/Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from noon until 3 p.m. at 175 W. Franklin St. In Kenton. Sodexo, the ONU physical plant and dining service, will participate.
In addition to Sodexo, other participating companies include Acloche (Graphic Packaging and Durez,) MPW, Walmart, and Shoe Sensation.
Help on writing or updating a resume and online applications for the participating business will be provided to job seekers on Monday, Oct. 22 from 1-3 p.m.
Ronald D. McKee, age 79, died on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 6:45 a.m. at his daughter’s residence in Ada.
He was born on October 27, 1938 in Wooster, Ohio to Weldon and Verda (Hackett) McKee who preceded him in death. On June 9, 1957 Ronald married Marjorie L. “Margie” Zimmerly, she preceded him in death on June 24, 2014.
Ronald retired from Ford Motor Company – Lima Engine Plant.
Surviving is a son, James (Jeanne) McKee of Ada; a daughter, Connie (Tom) Miller of Ada; three grandchildren.
With the Major League Baseball playoffs underway, let's check out the Ads Bulldogs baseball team of 50 seaason ago. It's the 1968 Bulldogs. Player names are under the photo
The Icon spotted LEADDOG several places around Bluffton including Maple Crest. The plate is on a white Chrysler SUV with an "I love greyhounds" sticker on the rear window.
ADA - Ada plays at neighborhood foe Bluffton Friday in a week nine battle of struggling, bitter rivals sporting identical records.
The slumping Pirates (2-6, 1-4 NWC) got bombed at home by co-league leader Spencerville in week eight, 47-0. Meanwhile, Ada (2-6, 1-4 NWC) comes into the fray having lost four in a row and five of its last six.
Bluffton won its season opener over Cory-Rawson 28-6, then lost five straight. The lone Pirate league triumph came over last-place Delphos Jefferson, 7-0. Ada also crushed DJ 38-6 for their only NWC victory.
