The ribbon-cutting and official opening of the Hardin County Democrats Headquarters office will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 16 North Main Street, Kenton. The headquarters will remain open for one hour.
Candidate information, yard signs and other campaign materials will be available. If you would like to volunteer to work in the headquarters or help our candidates in any way, please come to sign up on Wednesday or any time the headquarters is open. The Democrat Headquarters will be open noon until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m until noon on Saturdays.
The 29th annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival, tied to the Ohio Northern University Parents' Weekend and Wilson garage sale brought thousands of visitors to Ada.
Alexis Amburgey is this year's reigning festival queen and Gabby Linnon is runner-up.
Please open the attachment at the bottom of this story for a photo scrapbook showing 17 images of this year's festival.
The winner of Week 4 of the Icon Football Contest is Kim Badertscher. Sixcontestants correctly picked all 10 games. Five of those had the correct tie-breaker #1. But, Kim was the only one to correctly pick tie-breaker #2.
A huge night from Freshman quarterback Seth Conley wasn't enough as the visiting Fort Loramie Redskins marched into War Memorial Stadium and defeated the Bulldogs, 35-21. Conley passed for 433 yards and two scores, but two costly turnovers and a strong night from Redskin quarterback Andy Grewe dealt the Bulldogs their third loss in as many weeks. The non-conference defeat drops Ada to (1-3) on the season.
Fort Loramie struck first, as halfback Nathan Plieman scored on a fourth and goal from the one, capping an 11 play, 55 yard drive. The missed extra point gave the Redskins a 6-0 lead with 7:24 to play in the first quarter.
Ohio Northern University will observe Constitution Day with a presentation from prominent labor and employment attorney Gary Lofland in the Pettit College of Law’s Celebrezze Moot Court Room on Thursday, Sept. 25, at noon. The event is free and open to the public.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair in October.
According to Deb Curlis, chamber president, "We are inviting businessese who plan to do hirings and we invite local residents interested in employment to attend."
The job fair will be from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Community Health Professionals, South Main Street, Ada.
There is no charge for businesses to participate. To reserve your table or for more information contact Curlis at 419-788-9459. Deadline to register is Oct. 6.
It’s the 29th anniversary Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival. Over 175 booths with offer items for sale, stretching from Quest Federal Credit Union on the north to the Disciples of Christ Church on the south.
Here’s what’s in store during the day:
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. booth display open
• 10 a.m. Main Street parade
Here are several news items pertaining to Ada schools, from the Ada school website:
Interim reports The end of the first quarter interim is Friday, Sept. 19. Interim reports will be sent home with students on Friday, Sept. 26. Parents are also encouraged to monitor their student's progress through ProgressBook. Should you need help with your access, please contact the school office.
Elementary permissions Mobile Dentist permission forms are due Friday, Oct. 10.
Dancing with the Ada Stars, takes place Saturday, Oct. 4, at The Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Ada.
If you enjoy the television show "Dancing with the Stars" then plan for a fun evening watching Ada community members compete for the Mirror Ball Trophy.
Special guest are the ONU Dance Company. Showtime is at 8:30 p.m.
Join your friends at The Inn at ONU tonight and every Friday night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and enjoy live jazz.
Appetizer buffet begins at 5 p.m. with live music starting at 5:30 p.m.
Just JazzInn Summer Friday Package: The Inn invites you to take a moment out and restore balance to your busy life. Package starts at $114/single and $161/double and includes all taxes and gratuities.
Package includes: Just JazzInn & Appetizer Buffet, $20 gift card, and fresh start breakfast buffet on Saturday morning. Advance reservations required to ensure availability. Certain holiday and blackout restrictions apply.
