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ONU Symphony Orchestra opens season with performance of "Nature"

ADA — Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the Ohio Northern University Symphony Orchestra with a performance of “Nature” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.

Works include “Die Moldau” by Bedřich Smetana, “Rusty Air in Carolina” for orchestra and electronica by living composer Mason Bates, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (“Pastorale”). The electronica part for “Rusty Air in Carolina” will be played on a laptop by Sarah Waters, associate professor of music and percussion instructor at ONU. The electronica part will include unique sounds that are rarely heard in conjunction with an orchestra.

Lovett Distinguished Lecture Series Focuses on "Evolution of a Family Business

ADA — Ohio Northern University’s James F. Dicke College of Business Administration will present “Evolution of a Family Business,” a lecture by Robert Gronlund, as part of the Carroll V. Lovett Distinguished Lecture Series in the Dicke Forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16.

Distinguished Citizen nominations due Oct. 13; Town and Gown Banquet is Nov. 3

Do you know a "distinguished citizen" in the Ada-Liberty Township area?

Early November brings election day, but in Ada, it first brings the annual Town and Gown Banquet.

The 49th annual banquet is Monday, Nov. 3, with a reception in the activities room in McIntosh Center beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner in the McIntosh Center’s Ballroom at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $15.

Final touches

Take a long, last look at this scene on East Lima Avenue. This photo was taken last week, as the pavement was being placed on the street. Things have changed since then.

County Line Church of the Brethren dedicates Multi-purpose Building on Sunday

County Line Church of the Brethren, 4227 N. Hardin Road, Harrod, will hold a dedication and homecoming on Sunday, Oct. 12, according to Tom Dearth, senior pastor.

The day includes a 10:30 a.m. combination morning service and dedication service for the congregation’s new Multi-purpose Building.

Immediately following is a carry-in dinner held in the Multi-purpose Building. Meat, drinks and table service will be provided.

The events of the day are open to the public.

Above Ada skyline

Two construction workers focus their high-wire act on the steeple of the Ada First United Methodist Church.

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