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Blood donations set for Nov. 9

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, November 1, 2017

The American Red Cross will collect blood donations from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.

The Red Cross reports that the holidays are a busy time, but the need for blood doesn’t slow.

Donors are encouraged to give blood in the weeks leading up to the winter holidays to help stock the shelves for patients in need.

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OAC championship week preview

ONU teams are in the thick of pack
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Want to hear WONB’s broadcast of the ONU men’s soccer game vs. Marietta on Tuesday at 7 p.m.? Tune in to 94.9 FM or listen online at wonb.net. You can also tune in on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to hear the ONU women’s soccer team face Otterbein in the OAC Tournament semifinals.

By Grant Pepper

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For the very, very young

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The Ada Public Library enjoys special days, just like each of us, even when things get a little spooky. On Tuesday morning it was costume time for the  library's youngest patrons. See the story by Monty Siekerman below for all the details.

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Yes, it was Spooktacular!

Library's costume time for very young
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
It was Spooktacular!

And, the little ones sang the banana song, which had something to do with bananas.

MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM -

The Ada Public Library sponsored a costume time for the younger youngsters on Tuesday morning, while the older kids enjoyed a costume time in the evening.

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Latino Student Union observance comes to Ada

Day of the Dead more than just a remembrance of those no longer with us
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
News reports have mentioned Day of the Dead more often this year. Is this a new holiday coming to America? Can one really celebrate death? Even the local theatre now has "Happy Death Day" playing.

Not to be left behind, the ONU Latino Student Union held a celebration/ observance of Day of the Dead on Monday afternoon in Affinity Commons.

There were snacks and table decor that looked a lot like spooky Halloween decorations. Those who attended made papel  picado, which are cutouts using tissue paper.

Plus, the uninitiated learned a little more about Day of the Dead.

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Library board discusses personnel on Nov. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The Ada Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting  to discuss personnel issues at 2:45 p.m. at the Ada Library, Wednesday, Nov. 1.
 

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