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Ohio Northern University’s mock trial program will host the ninth annual Polar Bear Invitational Mock Trial Tournament from Jan. 17-18. The competition will take place in ONU’s Pettit College of Law, Hill Building and Dukes Memorial. More than 200 students from 16 colleges and universities representing five states will participate in the tournament.

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce wants to recognized Ada's outstanding business of 2014 and you can help make the selection.

The chamber is currently accepting nominations for the 2014 award. An application form is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

The winner will be announced at the chamber's annual celebration dinner at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the Wishing Well in McIntosh Center on ONU's campus.

Cost is $15 per person.

Basis for eligibility:

Just because it's January doesn't mean that flowers are in full bloom in Ada. This attractive bouquet is in Carol Slone Florists, 410 S. Main St.

The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents “Raisin’ Cane,” featuring award-winning actress, singer and dancer Jasmine Guy, on Friday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

With Guy and the acclaimed Avery Sharpe Trio, “Raisin’ Cane” celebrates and honors the legendary voices of the Harlem Renaissance through text, song, music, movement and imagery. “Raisin’ Cane” was written and conceived by Harry Clark.

The Kenton Amateur Radio Club will meet on Monday January 26 at 6 p.m. at Henry’s Restaurant, Kenton.

Anyone interested in Amateur Radio is welcome to attend.

 

January 16 - Raisin' Cane, 7:30 p.m. -  Starring the award-winning actress, singer and dancer Jasmine Guy, and the acclaimed Avery Sharpe Trio, Raisin' Cane celebrates and honors the legendary voices of the Harlem Renaissance through text, song, music, movement and imagery. Raisin' Cane was written and conceived by Harry Clark.

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