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Just treating as ONU honor students visit Vancrest

Ada doorbells will start ringing at 5:30 p.m. tonight

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Ada Vancrest residents Ralph and Patsy Worrell receive Halloween candy from ONU students who are members of the Honors Program.

The Worrells, originally from Lafayette, enjoyed the visit...and the goodies.

The Honor Students paid a visit to the Vancrest residents on Wednesday evening.

On Thursday night, the residents will play host to local ghosts and goblins during the community Halloween time from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Check out these Viva Maria's servers

Looks like ONU men's lacrosse team

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
The ONU men's lacrosse team volunteered at Viva Maria's on Monday evening when a portion of the restaurant's sales were given to the Hardin County United Way.

Here is Alex Pizzaro, junior, civil engineering, volunteering as a server.

A number of diners also wore t-shirts with the United Way theme "Live United."

The restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine. The lacrosse team members helped at the restaurant in several ways as a community service project to support the local United Way.

A large number of people were on hand knowing that a portion of their tab would be donated to a good cause.

Looking for a seasonal job this winter?

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is in search of seasonal employees for the upcoming winter season and will hold a winter seasonal career fair Friday, Oct. 27. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ODOT’s Hardin County maintenance facility, located at 13052 U.S. 68 in Kenton.

Career fair attendees will be able to apply for a winter seasonal position, have a driving record check completed, take a required physical abilities test, and interview for a position.

Roatarians raise a flag

Ada Rotarians, with the assistance of Mayor Dave Retterer, raised a flag at the Railroad Park on Tuesday in commemoration of World Polio Day. Holding the flag are Rotarians Jamie Hall (left) and Bob Ward. David Quammen, an author who lives in Montana, spoke at the club meeting prior to the flag raising.

ONU is calling all Halloweeners on Tuesday

Registration starts 5 p.m. in McIntosh

The annual trick or treat event at Ohio Northern will begin with registration at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the McIntosh Center activities room. ONU students will then lead the youngsters through residence halls beginning at 5:15 p.m. 

The event will also include dinner at 6 p.m. in the McIntosh Center ballroom and a costume contest and raffle at 6:30 p.m. before wrapping up at approximately 7 p.m.

 The event, which is open to area children, is free and open to the public. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up and join the fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend the festivities. The outing is presented by ONU’s office of residence life.

PLRBARE

PLRBARE - You'll expect a plate like this to show up sooner or later. The Icon spotted this on a Ford Explorer Sport in the city building parking lot.

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