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4-H state fair competition: Just one of Libbie Milks' interests

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 18, 2014

By Darlene Bowers
Over 915,000 people passed through the gates of this year’s Ohio State Fair according to The Columbus Dispatch. One Ada family was among the first day’s visitors.

Libbie Milks, with parents Beth and Mike in tow, participated in the Ohio State Junior Fair 4-H Non-Livestock Health Day. Libbie attended the fair to present her 4-H project, The Truth About Tobacco. “I used this as a follow up project from last year when I completed Drug and Alcohol Abuse,” Libbie says.

This is Libbie’s seventh year in 4-H. She has been a member of Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club for all seven years.

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Holiday Spectacular children's audition Sept. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 18, 2014

Ohio Northern University is holding children's auditions for the “Holiday Spectacular” on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Ohio Northern University.

Looking for singers and dancers ranging in age from 5-12. Children may be asked to sing and should be ready to participate in a dance call (jazz and/or tap shoes). 

No prepared dance or vocal solos, please.  Call (419) 772-1998 for details.

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Swim at your own risk - pond infested with Golden Retrievers?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 14, 2014

As the sign warns: "Swim at your own risk!"

It's doesn't mention why, however.

Could it be because the pond is infested with Golden Retrievers?

The two dogs, having a good time, are in Monty Siekerman's pond north of town. That's Caesar (Monty's Retriever) with Luke, who is holding a ball it its mouth. Luke is Harry Wilson's Retriever.

 

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Ohio Northern University featured as a College of Distinction

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 14, 2014

Ohio Northern University has been honored as a College of Distinction for the 2014-15 school year in the 15th annual “Colleges of Distinction” guide.

“Colleges of Distinction” is a web-based guide for high school juniors and seniors trying to identify a school that is nationally recognized and highly recommended by professionals in the field of education. Colleges and universities are nominated for participation by high school counselors and then evaluated using qualitative and quantitative research.

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Somewhere in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 14, 2014

So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where will you find this scene? Click here for the answer.

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High-level painting on Main Street

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 14, 2014

Some high-level painting is underway on Ada's Main Street this week. The top of the building that houses Beacon Realty,  208 N. Main St., is getting a new coat of paint. In our photo shoot, the Icon had difficulty trying to chose which view to post. 

So, in this story, we've posted four different views. We'll let the viewers decide which photo they like the best.

Grindell Masonry, Kenton, is the contractor for the job.

CHECK OUT THE FOUR VIEWS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

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