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MEDiA RELEASE__The new Freed Center for the Performing Arts season opens with two performances of The Pulse, a high-energy tap dance, body percussion and sand dance experience featuring SOLE Defined. This percussive dance company has toured nationally and internationally, with performances and engagements at The Kennedy Center, Jacob’s Pillow, The Smithsonian, and throughout Italy, Uganda, Mexico, and beyond. 

FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Ohio Northern University will celebrate its Homecoming & Reunion Weekend on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26, offering a variety of fun activities and events for alumni, students, and the local community.

The weekend includes opportunities for alumni to reconnect with college friends while enjoying campus tours, reunion gatherings, tailgating, and much more. Many events are open to the general public, including a parade, concerts and sporting events.

FROM FACEBOOK__The 40th anniversary of Ada's Harvest & Herb Festival, coordinated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, will be celebrated on Saturday, September 19.

The schedule of events includes:

9:00 a.m. Festival opens

10:00 a.m. Parade

12:00 p.m. Festival Queen Crowning

1:00-4:00 p.m. Live Music on Buckeye Ave.

4:00 p.m. Festival closes

Organizers note, "This is a FREE event, please don’t fall for the scammers trying to sell “tickets” for this. We can wait to see all our amazing vendors and patrons."

 

FIND THIS EVENT and more on the Icon calendar

By Alec Keller

The Village of Ada Council met in regular session on September 1. The meeting was conducted by council president Jason Campbell with all council members present. Mayor Dave Retterer was not in attendance.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School volleyball team swept visiting Perry in a non-league match on Tuesday, September 1.

The undefeated Bulldogs improved to 5-0 with the decisive 25-11, 25-9, 25-12 win.

Perry fell to 1-4 after the loss.

Sophomore Tea Griffith passed for nine assists, hammered 10 kills, served nine aces and came up with four digs to pace the victors.

Senior Jaylin St. Laurent dished out 19 assists, dealt two aces and made two digs.

FROM FACEBOOK__Join Ohio Northern University Student Planning Committee & Student Senate on the Tundra at Ohio Northern University for a night of live country music featuring Christopher Essex!.

The music starts at 8:00 p.m. on September 8. Bring your friends, bring your own chair, and get ready for a great night right in the heart of campus.

 A dirty soda truck will be on-site with drinks available for purchase!

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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