You’ll love the entertainment at this Saturday’s Ada Harvest and Herb Festival. The performance stage is in the Cole Motor parking lot. All entertainment is free.
It starts with a guitar duo, hands off to a steel drum band and finishes with an America’s Got Talent contestant.
But first, it begins with the singing of The National Anthem by Haley Crouse, Ada High School graduate. Following Crouse, the 2016 Harvest and Herb Festival queen will be crowned.
By Monty Siekerman
Know what this says and where it's located?
Hint: above a door where you pay bills.
The Latin phrase is ONU's motto: Strength through Diversity.
The university is known for its academic diversity, having offered classes in arts and science, engineering, pharmacy, law, and business for more than a century.
Answer: This wording is above the front door as you exit Lehr Memorial.
Hint: drive south on Main and keep watch to the west. It's part of the statue of Dr. Henry Solomon Lehr, founder of ONU. The statue is located between Hill and Dicke buildings. (Monty Siekerman)
The Ada Friends Program is gearing up for the 2016-17 school year, according to Lauren Brackman, coordinator of the program. Assistant coordinator this year is Kara Dilts.
Ada Friends involves mentoring between Ohio Northern University students and students in the Ada schools from Kindergarten through eighth grade. This is the 25th year for the program.
By Monty Siekerman
"Thrilling" is the best word to describe The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience which was performed Saturday evening at the Freed Center.
Joby Rogers, who portrays Jackson, holds Aris Onan, in the lobby after the show. The 7-year-old is the daughter of Leandra Onan of Arlington.
Aris' favorite Jackson album is "Thriller," and she is dressed for the part with shiny silver slippers and a bright red Thriller jacket.