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Northern Winds spring concert will honor the memory of Catherine “Kitty” Freed

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 4, 2017

The Northern Winds spring concert will honor the memory of Catherine “Kitty” Freed. The special musical tribute is set for Sunday, March 19, at 4 pm. at the Freed Center. Mrs. Freed led a rewarding life of service and set a fine example for the campus and community during her years as first lady of the University. 

Current Ohio Northern Symphonic Band members are preparing songs that reflect her positive spirit and uplifting nature. The program includes Williams Walton’s “Crown Imperial March,” Samuel Hazo’s “Southern Hymn” and “Whispers from Beyond” by Rossano Galante.

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Alger Memorial Festival Committee breakfast

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a country-style breakfast from 7 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, at the Alger Social Center, 210 N. Main, serving all-you-can-eat biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties, and beverage for $7.00. Carry out is available

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Local musicians celebrate 100th annivesary to the day - on Sunday

First-ever recorded jazz by Original Dixieland Jazz Band
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 22, 2017

100 years to the very day!

The  Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the Centennial Dixieland Jass Band ensemble in a 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, performance.

The Centennial Dixieland Jass Band (CDJB) ensemble was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the very first recorded jazz by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band (ODJB) on Feb. 26, 1917, in New York City.

The ODJB was a collective of five musicians from New Orleans, La., led by the famous cornet player Nick LaRocca.

The Centennial band is led by Dr. David Kosmyna, ONU associate professor of music.

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Ada Kiwanis Club will mark its 93rd anniversary

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, February 22, 2017

The Ada Kiwanis Club will mark its 93rd anniversary when it meets at noon onTuesday, Feb. 28, in McIntosh Center. Kiwanian Jon Umphress will present a program on the club's first year in 1924.

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Hardin County leadership class planned

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Participants for the 25th annual Hardin Leadership class, a program designed for the development of informed and effective community leaders, are being recruited now until March 10.

Nine monthly sessions will focus on the knowledge/skills required by today's community leader, such as team building, public speaking, conflict management, social media, and marketing.

This year’s program will be offered in morning sessions from March through November.

Tuition is $300 per person.

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Lots of March events on Icon's calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 16, 2017

March is coming in like a Lions event-wise in Ada.

The Icon now has Ada’s March events posted on its calendar. Viewers may access the calendar by clicking here or opening it on the black scroll bar at the top of the Icon home page.

Persons interested in having events posted on the calendar may send the event name, date, time and location to: [email protected]

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