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March 2016

Women L.E.A.D. social media workshop at ONU March 30

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 17, 2016

Alisa Agozzino, assistant professor of public relations at Ohio Northern University, is the next speaker in the 2016 Women L.E.A.D. Speaker Series.

She will present "How to Optimize your Social Media Presence," during a ONU Dicke Forum, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 30.

Dr. Agozzino's main research lies in social media tools within the public relations field. 

Areas covered include:

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Have a village tax question? Help is here on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 17, 2016

Central Collection Agency (CCA), administrator of Ada's village income tax, will have representatives in Ada on Saturday for persons who have questions about completing their village tax forms.

CCA representatives will be at The Depot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help persons with the village taxes.

Earlier this year the village announced through The Village Voice:

"If taxpayers have filed municipal taxes in years past, you are may be accustomed to receiving a tax package, including tax forms, from CCA each January.

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Ada CIC okays 2016 budget

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 17, 2016

Ada's Community Improvement Corp (CIC) approved a 2016 budget on March 16.

Its savings account has a 2015 carryover and 2016 projected balance of $8,260. Its economic development fund has a 2015 carryover and 2016 projected balance of $3,440. Its water resource plan has a 2015 carryover of $25,594 and 2016 projected revenue of $10,000 with a 2016 projected balance of $35,594.

Its general fund has a 2015 carryover of $1,206. Projected dues for 2016 are at $375 with a projected 2016 balance of $1,581. Anticipated expenses total $1,406.

Committee budgets total $100 each for executive board, industrial and commercial. The community fund budget is $436.

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New Hardin chamber president is no stranger to the county

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 17, 2016

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Preschool celebrates spirit week in April

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 17, 2016

April 4 to 8 is spirit week for students at Ready, Set, Grow Preschool. Here's the dress schedule:

Monday, April 4 - Mix match day
Tuesday, April 5 - Crazy hair/hat day
Wednesday, April 6 - Crazy sock day
Thursday, April 7- PJ day
Friday, April 8 - Backwards day

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Ada fire, EMS, police have meth lab focus

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Earlier this week the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department, EMS, and police participating in a training sessions with Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

The focus was on methamphetamine lab awareness and the potential hazards faced by first responders. (From the fire department Facebook)

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2015 Hardin County: 84,000 acres of corn, 118,800 acres of soybeans, 8,700 acres of wheat

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

As Hardin County recognizes its farmers and agribusinesses for National Agriculture Day March 15, crop yields from the 2015 growing season have been released from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service.  

Although these crop production numbers are based on estimates, they are used for crop insurance and government reporting purposes.

Hardin County corn report

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Let this ONU student entrepreneur tell you about his passion project

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

By Miranda Buschur
Sophomore marketing student

This story is from the ONU website. Gabriel Russ, a junior electrical engineering major at Ohio Northern, from North Canton, Ohio, is doing something that’s never been done.

“Have you ever seen Maverick up at Cedar Point? It’s based on that,” he says. “It’s just being built on a much smaller scale.”

Did he just say he’s building a miniature version of the Maverick roller coaster?

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Business expo invites Ada businesses to display products; area residents to attend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

For the first time in over five years, area residents are invited to a Bluffton business expo where they can view products and services of over 21 local businesses.

Ada area businesses are invited to have a table at the expo.

With 21 businesses signed up  and more anticipated, it's the Bluffton Oscars Mix and Mingle business expo, at The Centre on Thursday, March 24.

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Book with an Ada twist by "Bud" Smith published by Kent State Press

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Claude Clayton "Bud" Smith, ONU emeritus faculty member, recently release "Ohio Outback," a book published by Kent State Press.

The book is a unique compilation of writings by Smith about his experiences of living in Ohio for the past 22 years.

Smith offers a vibrant, humorous portrait of life that focuses on individuals and events in out-of-the-way places throughout northwest Ohio.

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