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Five open-air flying machines cruised Ada skies Saturday to assist in a world record

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 12, 2015

If you happened to look into the sky on Saturday you might have seen Kevin Mierzejewski waving to you.

Kevin put it this way: “What a Fun Day!” We had five open-air flying machines in the air at the Ada Airport to participate in a world wide flying event in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record.

“I personally flew three different planes, what an experience,” he added.

CHECK THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM THIS STORY.

CLICK HERE to access Kevin's Facebook for more photos and details.

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Women LE.A.D. kickoff event a success

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Women L.E.A.D. held its Kick-Off event Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Kenton Elementary School with a keynote address from Assistant Vice President for Student Life at The Ohio State University, Tracy Stuck. The event was a big success with nearly 100 women leaders, professionals, small business owners and entrepreneurs joining together to network and inspire each other.

Women L.E.A.D., “Women Leading Women Forward”, is a new, board-approved women’s group of the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance (HCCBA) that provides networking, collaborations, educational workshops, and guest speakers for current and prospective members of the HCCBA.

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"The Shoe" fits the Ada HS marching band

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Ada High School's marching band continued its competition schedule on Oct. 3 competing at the Buckeye Invitational Marching Band Competition.

The competition took place in “The Horseshoe” at Ohio State University. Despite the cold wind and steady rain Ada did a fine job competing. 

The color guard earned 2nd place in Class C while the band received 4th place. Overall the band earned an excellent rating at this OMEA competition. 

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ONU remembers "Stretch" Roberson

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

This post is from the Ohio Northern Unversity Facebook.

The University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Arden E. “Stretch” Roberson, BSEd ’49, H of F ’75, who passed away on Saturday evening, Oct. 3, 2015 at Richland Manor Nursing Home in Bluffton, Ohio.

A U.S. Navy Veteran, Roberson served in World War II from 1944-46 before graduating from Ohio Northern University in 1949 with a degree in health and physical education. He later earned a Master of Science in education from Kent State University.

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University of Findlay dedicates Catherine Freed Galleria Oct. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum will dedicate the Catherine Freed Galleria at 3 p.m. on Oct. 14 in the museum. The event will be open to the public. Those who are planning to attend are asked to call the museum in advance at (419) 434-4560.

The galleria will be an existing wall near the entrance that features a variety of artwork and corresponding books. The work displayed changes approximately every month to correspond with museum events, conferences and holidays, and to showcase newly acquired pieces.

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Garden club tours depot park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

The Deep Roots Garden Club of Hardin County toured the Ada Railroad Depot Park on Monday evening. Gardener Monty Siekerman (left) spoke to the group about the garden history and its current collection of plants. The group later dined at Viva Maria's and held a business meeting.

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