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Noteworthy Community Choir auditions this month
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 9, 2018

Noteworthy Community Choir was established as a non-profit choral organization to develop personal and community artistry.  Twenty-five singers joined the opening season. Auditions are being held throughout August.  

From “Treble Makers” to “Expressions,” there is a choir available for singers ages 6 - 86+.  “Sounds” and “Voices” are offered in both Ada and Lima, and “Treble Makers” and “Expressions” are offered in Ada.

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ONU football practice begins with 143 players

Opener at home Sept. 1 vs. Adrian
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 9, 2018

Head coach Dean Paul and his staff welcomed 143 players to the first day of practice for the 2018 Ohio Northern football team on Tuesday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bears return 14 starters and 36 lettermen from last year's squad that posted a 7-3 overall record and were second in the Ohio Athletic Conference with a 6-3 record.

ONU will open its season on Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. against Adrian (Mich.) under the lights at Dial-Roberson.

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Steven Harris was retired from Century Link

Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Steven J. Harris, age 67, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 3:08 PM at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio. 

He was born on June 16, 1951 in Lima to the late Ralph and D. Elaine (McGillvary) Harris. 

Steve retired from Century Link after working for 45 years as a Communications Technician. He graduated from Ada High School in 1969. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran who served as an Infantryman from 1969 to 1975. He moved to Bonita Springs, FL 18 years ago. He was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns football fan. He loved to fish, play cards, watch football, and spend time with his family and friends. 

He adored his grandchildren.

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Perseid meteor shower on view at Riverbend on Aug. 11

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, August 8, 2018

On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 9 p.m., Steve Rice of the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program about the Perseid Meteor Shower at Hancock Park District’s (HPD) Riverbend Recreation Area, Shelter 5. Following the show, participants will safely observe Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and of course, the Perseid Meteor Shower. Look through the club’s telescopes or bring your own; the club can help you with set up.

All ages are welcome to attend this free program. Registration is not required. 

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Stop and smell the flowers

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Ada's Main Street is a flower garden this summer. Here's one of the arrangements in front of the railroad park.

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Ada school board holds special meeting Aug. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Ada board of education will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13. The meeting will be in executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee.

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