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ONU law dean's lecture features director of Ohio Job and. Famil Services

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 30, 2014

Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law presents Cynthia C. Dungey, director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), as part of its Dean’s Lecture Series in the Moot Courtroom at noon on Thursday, Nov. 13. The title of Dungey’s presentation is “Law: A Key to A Locked Door.”

Dungey graduated from ONU’s College of Law in 1996. As director of the ODJFS, she oversees a $3.7 billion agency with approximately 3,000 employees. ODJFS is responsible for supervising the state’s public assistance, workforce development, unemployment compensation, child and adult protective services, adoption, child care, and child support programs.

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Wizard of Zeller

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 30, 2014

Did you that Dorothy of Wizard of Oz fame visited Ada recently? Dorothy (aka Lilly Zeller, 4), and her brother, Ryker, 1 1/2, as the Lion, posed with their mom during the Kiwanis Halloween parade. Hey, Dorothy is holding Toto, and, look at those red slippers!

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Several county and local issues on Nov. 4 ballot

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 30, 2014

By Torie Wright, Icon intern
Voting day is on the way.

CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE HARDIN COUNTY NOV. 4 BALLOT

As the Nov. 4 general elections come nearer, Ada and Liberty Township voters have the option of viewing a sample ballot online and coming to an early decision about the fate of local issues.

In addition to local matters, voters will cast ballots on several state races.

According to the Hardin County Board of Elections, Village of Ada and Liberty Township voters will see the following on the 2014 general election ballots:
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Is Hardin County haunted? If so, this is the week for it

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 30, 2014

By Torie Wright, Icon intern

An elderly woman is said to have died in the room that became my son’s nursery. I never really experienced anything bone-chillingly creepy until after I gave birth to James.

One night however, when James was only a few months old, noise through the baby monitor roused me from sleep, which was nothing out of the ordinary. As I was crawling out of bed, though, I realized that something wasn’t quite right. It wasn’t my son’s crying that woke me up; someone was singing a lullaby.

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Bluffton's Mustard Seed Cafe now open 4 nights a week; offers new menu

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 30, 2014

There are new hours and a new menu at Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St., Bluffton. The cafe is now open four nights a week.

The restaurant is now open:
• Monday 11 – 3
• (Closed Tuesday)
• Wednesday & Thursday 11 – 8
• Friday & Saturday 9 – 8
• Sunday 9 – 3

New additions to the lunch menu include Chicago Style Hot Dog, Baked Tortellini, Autumn BLE (bacon, lettuce & egg) and Cobb Salad on Wedge.

In the Light Plate category, offerings include Baked Brie, Artichoke Cakes with Cajun Remoulade, Clams in White Wine and an Antipasto Plate.

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Bingo set for Thursdays in November

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada. (No Bingo on Thanksgiving.)

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Bingo begins at 6:55 p.m. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper packages. Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department.

And, there are only two Bingo Bonus Nights left!

These are held on the third Thursday of the month until the end of the calendar year -- Nov. 20 and Dec. 18.

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