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ONU undergraduate commencement on May 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 9, 2013

Ohio Northern University will celebrate its 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony in the Sports Center on Sunday, May 12, at 2 p.m. in the Sports Center. About 550 students will be awarded degrees.

Robert Manning, Mars Exploration Program chief engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., will address the graduating students as the guest speaker and receive an honorary degree from the University. Oscar J. and Judith D. (Jacobs) Mifsud also will receive honorary degrees.

Courtney Hetrick, graduating electrical engineering major from Frazeysburg, Ohio, will serve as the student speaker.

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Ada FFA members attend Ohio convention

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 9, 2013

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Thirteen members of the Ada FFA Chapter recently attended the Ohio FFA Convention in Columbus. Throughout the day, they attended a leadership workshop, toured the Career Show,  participated  in a general convention session, and finished at the Longhorn Steakhouse.

“Small Animals Day”
On Wednesday, May 8, the Ada FFA held an event called “Small Animals Day.” The yearly event is to educate K-3 students about animal care, welfare, practices, foods, and safety. A small petting zoo with all kinds of student projects, as well as tractors was set up as part of the day.

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Yes, we have mulch!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 9, 2013

The Ada Lions Club has a deal for you! All the mulch your yard can handle. No need to repeat the details. Read the sign in the photo.

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Here's the latest on the Blanchard Pleasant Buckeye 4-H club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 9, 2013

By Cassidy Deckling
   On May 6th, the Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes held their 4th meeting. The meeting started at 7pm with a softball game as recreation. Molly Wilson presided over the meeting and choose members to lead the pledges. Brenna Flowers lead the 4-H pledge, while Lexi Thompson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance calendar of events

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 9, 2013

Here's the latest list of activities from the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance:

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We are off to see the Wizard - photos of the AHS musical

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Wizard of Oz landed in Ada over the weekend, as students at Ada High School performed the musical.

Thomas Kier photographed the performances and provided his photos to The Icon. A selection of photos is in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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