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Next PaintINN a beach scene

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, June 20, 2017

The next PaintINN at The Inn at Ohio Northern University will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, with Marilyn Reed as instructor. July's picture will be a beach scene that someone can sit on their porch. Cost is $38 plus tax and gratuity. The Inn will accept reservations from up to 29 people. The class usually sells out. To reserve a spot call 419-772-2500.

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Ohio Northern track standout set to compete

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Ohio Northern track standout and junior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) is set to compete in the 2017 United States Outdoor National Track & Field Championships in Sacramento, Cal. on Thursday, June 22.

After claiming National Championship titles in the 800 and 1,500-meter runs at the 2017 NCAA Div. III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Richards competed in the Music City Distance Carnival in Nashville, Tenn.

During that meet, Richards broke her own Div. III record in the 800-meter run and automatically qualified for the USA National Meet, finishing the race in a school-record time of 2:00.62.

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Coming soon to a library in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 19, 2017

Here's what the Ada Public Library will look like after an addition and renovation. The board on Monday accepted the bid of $881,700 from Studer-Obringer Construction, Inc. of New Washington near Bucyrus. Work is anticipated to begin in 2 weeks with completion in 7 months. The addition will be attached to the northeast side of the current structure. Additional parking will be available in front of the new addition. The addition and parking will take up the space where the Masonic Temple once sat. The library acquired the property several years ago.

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Huddle up!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 19, 2017

Football players are often seen huddling here, so why not musicians when they take the field? It's part of The Cadets prior to their performance at ONU on Sunday. Lots more photos are below. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Criminals beware

Ada's week-long series focus on emergency response
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 19, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The sheriff's office displayed equipment used but the Special Response Team at the Ada War Memorial Park on Monday morning as part of a week-long series devoted to emergency responses in Ada and Hardin County.

Here, Sheriff Deputy Christina Henderson shows a shield to Eliece, 4, (left), Garret, 1, and Chloe, 5, children of Mary and Matthew Richardson.

An armored  car sits in the background.

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Flags, horns, drums, wooden rifles and singers

Meet this year's Cadets - here's their performance Sunday night at ONU
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 19, 2017

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Flags, horns, drums, wooden rifles, and singers all took center stage at the ONU Bill Robinson Field on Sunday evening when the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps gave a free "Thank You Ada" performance. The show received an extended standing ovation from the crowd.

LOTS OF PHOTOS BELOW -

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