Ohio Northern University opens its doors to the 2014-15 academic year with the traditional move-in day for incoming freshmen and new students on Thursday, Aug. 21. Classes begin on Aug. 25.
Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw, ONU vice president for student affairs, said, “Move-in day is a great tradition at the University, and our staff has been working diligently making preparations for the incoming freshmen. We have several great introductory activities for the students to prepare them for life at ONU and to make their transition to college life easier.”
The 2014 Ada Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic is over, but here's a chance to look back at some of the highlights from this year's picnic. What's your favorite part? Petting zoo, tractor pull, games, food, music, parade or just the entire event?
Bailey Bowers took lots of photos and you have view them in the scrapbook at the bottom of this story.
Ready, Set, Grow Preschool, 4171 State Route 235 (South Main Street), Ada, holds its open house for 2014015 Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept, 3, is the first day of preschool. Morning class meets from 9-11:30 a.m. and afternoon class meets from 12:30-3 p.m.
"We still have availability for students in our morning class on Mondays and Fridays from 9-11:30 a.m. and for two more students on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings," said Jami Dellifield, director. "We also have room in our afternoon class on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m."
The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 pm. at Henry’s Restaurant, 995 North Detroit Street, Kenton.
Committee members should enter the north doors and go to the loft area on the right. Those who would like to eat and order from the menu are invited to come at 6 p.m to dine together.
The Committees will review and evaluate the success of the Fall Campaign Kickoff Dinner and Rally which was held July 26 atat the Walnut Grove First United Methodist Church north of Kenton.
The 2014 Perseid meteor shower will peak between Aug. 10 and 13. A waning Gibbous Moon (the Moon's phase after a full moon) may make it harder for observers to see the shower.
