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About 25 children and their parents had fun at Theodor Seuss Geisel's birthday party (also known as Dr. Seuss) at the Ada Public Library on March 12. In addition to several activities a large collection of the good doctor's books were on display.

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

Monty Siekerman attended and provided the following photos.

• Kamryn Burk and Haidy and daughter Taleen Abdel-mohti.

• Matt Smith and his son Grant.

• What would a birthday party be for Dr. Seuss without hats? Here, Ethan D'Souza dons a hat while party goers sing Happy Birthday.

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The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents “Mutts Gone Nutts” on Saturday, March 14, at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The evening performance is sold out, however, tickets still remain for the matinee showing at 4 p.m.

WATCH THE VIDEO AT BOTTOM OF STORY

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By Mark Badertscher

Hardin County agriculture will celebrate agriculture’s role as part of National Ag Week March 15-21 and Ag Day on Wednesday, March 18. 

The National Ag Day program encourages people to:
• Understand how food and fiber products are produced. 
• Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products. 
• Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy. 
• Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry.

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Ada Police Call Logs March 2 to 8

March 2nd
-          Handled Suspicious Vehicle Complaint
-          Officer did an Interior Walk Through at the Ada School
-          Handled Welfare Check at Northern Commons Apartments
-          Handled Standby on S Main St
-          Handled Juvenile Complaint on E Highland Ave
-          Assist EMS on S Johnson St
-          Traffic stop Warning for Time of Lighted Lights
-          Assist EMS on Christopher Circle
-          Report taken for Aggravated Menacing

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Fred Spiese plans to eat some cake during a birthday party for Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as the beloved Dr. Seuss. The birthday celebration took place on March 12 at the Ada Public Library. CLICK FOR MORE PHOTOS. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Gary L. McCurdy, 71, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 9:58 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima.

He was born on June 1, 1943, in Lima, to Paul L. and Lois L. (Boyer) McCurdy and they preceded him in death. On May 6, 1977, he married Judith M. Schmenk and she survives in Ada.

He was a financial advisor. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. He was a Royal Arch Mason.

Also surviving are two sons: Michael (Frances) and Joseph (Emily); three daughters: Caroline (Dan), Amelia “Molly” (Clint) and Kathryn (Eric); seven grandchildren: Henry, Paulina, Charlie, Sam, Jude, Rett and Louis.

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