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July 2016

Band show 7 p.m. Friday in auxliary gym

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 28, 2016

Ada High School Band and Color Guard members are deep into marching band camp at the school. The camp started July 18 and continues until Friday, July 29.

A special preview performance will be held at the conclusion of camp at 7 p.m. Friday, July 29, in the Auxiliary gym.

As well as performing at Friday night football games and marching in local parades, the Ada High School Marching Band will complete in OMEA sanctioned competitions in Revere, Norton, Carroll and at OSU in the “shoe”.

This year’'s competition show features music from Toy Story. The group will conclude the season by attending and competing in Indianapolis at Band of America.

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Area artists uncork their creativity in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 28, 2016

By Monty Siekerman

Thirty-three hungry artists enjoyed a wine and dine event at 220 N. Main on Tuesday evening.

After the gourmet meal, the artists and would-be artists painted a picture on slate of fireflies in a jar sitting in the grass. Patrons will vote on three possibilities to paint on canvas next month. Checkout their website at uncorkedwineandesign.com.

Darrell Seiler of Dunkirk is the art instructor. The theme of Wine and Dine is "Uncork Your Creativity," according to Amanda Morrison of Dola, co-owner. Next month will be Wine and Dine's first anniversary.

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Look who's ranked nationally in DIII football

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 28, 2016

The Ohio Northern football team is ranked No. 22 in the 2016 D3football.com preseason poll.

In June, the Polar Bears were ranked No. 10 in the 2016 Sporting News College Football magazine preseason poll and No. 11 in the Lindy's Sports College Football preview magazine preseason poll.

This marks the 11th time in the last 13 seasons that the Polar Bears have been ranked in a national poll.

Northern finished the season ranked No. 19 in the final D3football.com poll.

The Polar Bears went 9-3 overall, tied for second in the OAC with a 7-2 mark and advanced to the second round of the NCAA III Playoffs in 2015 under 12th-year head coach Dean Paul.

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Village Voice: Get your garage sale plans in gear for Aug. 11-12-13

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 28, 2016

It’s Lincoln Highway Buy Way Time! Sale dates: Aug. 11, 12 and 13.

For 12 years, Ada CIC and the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce have continued to sponsor the Lincoln Highway Buy –Way Yard Sale. This year is no different.

Ada is one community among many that choose to celebrate the historical Lincoln Highway with the great Buy-Way. Interested in joining in the celebration with your own sale? We’re here to help!

Simply call the Water Office and provide us with some basic information – your name, the location of your sale, the dates you wish to have your sale running, and your phone number.

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Get your music booster chicken barbecue tickets while they are hot!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 28, 2016

Tickets are now on sale for the Ada Music Boosters chicken barbecue.

It is held at the Ada Village Park prior to the first home football game of the year from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, when the Bulldogs host Upper Scioto Valley.

The barbecue is a major fundraiser for the boosters. Proceeds benefit numerous projects for Ada’s instrumental and vocal music programs.

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Have your cake and eat it too

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

On Saturday Ferguson Insurance celebrated its 60th anniverary serving the Ada community.

From left arte Jamie Hazelton, Joe Ferguson and Laura Ferguson getting ready to have some anniversary cake.

 

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Ada’s newest restaurant near completion

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

By Amy Eddings

The long wait is almost over for the writers, dreamers, time-wasters and schemers who have been without a hang-out since Ada’s only coffee shop, Northern On Main, closed for good last May.  Its replacement, Cosi, is slated to open in early August, according to officials at Ohio Northern University.  

The "fast-casual" restaurant chain has 98 locations, primarily in New York City, with three in Columbus.  This would be the only Cosi in northwestern Ohio.

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Here's the lastest from Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on July 25, 2016 for their eighth meeting of the year.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Micah Cook followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Asher Bridenstine.  Roll call was answered with favorite cake by ll members with 2 advisors and 7 parents/guests present.  

For officer reports, Jake Bushong gave an environmental report on using manure on fields as fertilzer.  He discussed the positives and possible negatives of using manure on fields.

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What is that bug in my garden? Answer provided at county crop walk

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

• What is that bug in my vegetable garden? 
• Why do my plants have brown spots on the leaves? 
• Why are my tomatoes cracking after they looked good? 

Hardin County OSU Extension is sponsoring a fruit and vegetable Crop Walk program on Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 6-8 p.m.  The program will include an emphasis on fruit and vegetable production. The location of the program is 15460 County Road 209, Kenton.

OSU Extension Horticulturist Jim Jasinski will be giving recommendations for pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, and melons.  He will also provide information on managing insect pests that infest produce. 

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High school sports practices officially start Aug. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Summer conditioning programs and 10 days of coaching come to an end this weekend as the first official day of practice for all OHSAA fall sports arrives Monday, Aug. 1, according to the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
 
OHSAA fall sports – Practices begins Monday, Aug. 1

Sport – Date that regular-season contests may begin:
     Cross Country – Aug. 22
     Field Hockey – Aug. 20
     Football – Aug. 22
     Golf – Aug. 5
     Soccer – Aug. 19
     Tennis (Girls) – Aug. 12
     Volleyball – Aug. 20

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