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Have election fever? One prescription is early voting

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 1, 2012

 

If you have election fever, and can't wait until Election Day for a cure, early voting might just be the solution! Starting Tuesday, Oct. 2, you can start voting by mail or in-person.

There's an ever-growing importance being placed on early voting. If you are already registered to vote, you have likely received an absentee ballot application from Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted. If you haven't received one and think you might want to vote absentee, click here.

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Apollo levy fundraiser on Oct. 6

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 1, 2012

On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Apollo Levy Committee will host a chicken barbecue and Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser at Apollo.

Chicken Dinners will be sold and curbside pickup available from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. in front of Apollo Career Center. Dinners are $7 each.
A Corn Hole Tournament will begin at noon.  Residents will also have the opportunity to drive a semi-truck at Apollo’s Truck Driving Academy for a donation throughout the day. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Apollo Levy Committee.

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15 of September's 30 days were wet ones

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 1, 2012

How many times did you mow your yard in September? Probably more often than you thought you might.

That's because it rained 5.36 inches during September, according to Guy Verhoff, Icon weather observer. The normal average September rainfall is 2.95 inches.

Fifteen of September's 30 days had rain, or a trace of rain reported.

Otherwise, it was a "normal" September. The average temperature for the month was 63.5 degrees. The normal average September temperature was 63.7 degrees.

The high temperature reading was 86 degrees on Sept. 3 and Sept. 6. The low reading was 36 degrees on Sept. 24.

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Ohio Northern University celebrates Homecoming 2012 Oct. 5-7

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 28, 2012

Ohio Northern University will celebrate Homecoming 2012 from Oct. 5-7. All alumni, friends, family, faculty and students are welcome to attend.

With its “Where in the World’s Klondike?” theme, Homecoming weekend will kick off on Friday, Oct. 5. The Pettit College of Law will host various sessions throughout the day, including the dedication of the Rare Book Collection room at 5 p.m. and a law donor recognition dinner to follow.

At 6:30 p.m., former athletes will be honored during the ONU Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony and banquet.

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Lots of events going on now at Ada schools

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Here's the latest news from the Ada schools:

LANGUAGE CLUB: There will be a Language Club meeting Thursday, Sept. 27 after school in the French room. We will be electing officers and sharing program ideas for the year. Any high school student in French or Spanish class is welcome. Please see Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Davis if you are interested but unable to attend the first meeting or if you have any questions.

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Preparations for holiday lighting at the park underway soon

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Imagine this...it is time to start thinking about the holidays. The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is putting out the word to members to support The Winter Wonderland. 

All interested volunteers can help get things started on Saturday morning, Oct. 6, according to Deb Curlis, chamber president.

This year's project managers are Doug Salyer (Grayfeather), Tom Vermillion and George Gulbis. Starting time is 9 a.m. Meet at the building behind the pool. Each Saturday throughout October and November will be decorating time. Opening night will be Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be arriving at that time.

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