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Make that ONU Orange

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Abbie Rieman, Bluffton High School senior, and soon-to-be Ohio Northern University freshman, puts the finishing touches on a street painting project in Bluffton. Her painting proclaims to the world her intention on attending ONU in the fall.

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Polar Bears advance to NCAA III Softball World Series with 7-5 victory over Trine

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Senior Cassie Gaye drilled a 3-run home run and sophomore Dani Steepe was outstanding in the circle to lead No. 25 Ohio Northern past No. 16 Trine (Ind.) 7-5 in the championship game of the NCAA III Regionals Monday morning at Scots Field.
The second-seeded Polar Bears advance to the NCAA Division III World Series with a 31-12 record, while the top-seeded Thunder ends its season at 40-10.

ONU will play No. 3-ranked Linfield (Ore.) in the first round of the World Series Friday at 10 am in Salem, Va.

Gaye blasted a 3-run home run in the top of the first inning to stake the Polar Bears to a quick 3-0 lead.

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Ada Public Library software changes underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Ada Public Library will be undergoing a software migration that will span the months of May and June. The library wants its patrons to be prepared as it gear up for some changes. The library has prepared a video to assist in explaining the changes underway.

Click here for the video.

Beginning Thursday, May 31​, a library card will be required to check out materials. This is a requirement as the library's software is updated.

After May 31​, patrons and library staff will not be able to place holds on library items. This is a temporary situation while the library's software is being updated. 

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Krysti's Music Studio's summer session start June 18

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Krysti's Music Studio, 321 S. Main St., Bluffton, reminds Icon viewers that summer music sessions start June 18. The studio offers classes in piano, guitar, voice, theory and composition. The studio phone number is 419-233-5255. Click here for the website.
Kristi's Music Studio is an Icon advertiser.

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May continues to be busy even though it's the final month of school

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 14, 2012

It's coming to a close - the 2011-12 Ada school year. Here's a list of some of the year-end events on the school calendar.

5/15: Jr. High/6th Grade Band & Choir Concert
At 7 p.m. in the Auditorium

5/16: Senior Honors Banquet
At 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria

5/18: Spring Fever Follies
Chicken BBQ dinner: 5 - 7 p.m. in Cafeteria
Dinner Entertainment: 6:15 - 7 p.m.
Spring Fever Follies 7 p.m. in Auditorium

5/21: HS Band Concert
At 7 p.m. in the Auditorium

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Apollo culinary arts instructor receives ProStart Teacher award

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 14, 2012

Carrie Hamilton, Apollo Career Center Culinary Arts Instructor, will receive the ProStart  Teacher of Excellence Award, Wednesday, May, 16 in Columbus.

Hamilton is being recognized for being an outstanding Ohio ProStart teacher who has made a significant contribution to the Ohio ProStart program, their school, and community. Hamilton was also recognized in Chicago May 6, with 46 other teachers (one from each state) who received their state award. One culinary teacher across the state receives this award and it is voted on by other teachers, as well as Ohio Restaurant Association staff.

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