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Defense puts on a show with win over Bluffton

Bulldogs set sights on Delphos Jefferson

By Dusty Donley
In a game dominated by their defense, the Bulldog offense would leave their mark, scoring 21 unanswered points in the third quarter, sealing a big NWC road victory in Bluffton, beating the Pirates 38-14.

The Bulldog defense pitched a shutout over the final two quarters, helping to extend their winning streak to four games. The victory moves Ada to 6-2 on the season and 4-1 in the Northwest Conference.

Presbyterians celebrate 175th anniversary

The Ada Presbyterian Church celebrated its 175th anniversary with events Saturday and Sunday. Gathering on the church steps Sunday morning are (from left) Rev. Doyll Andrews, pastor from 1975-80; Tom Kier, clerk of session; Tom Gossel, who wrote a history of the church; and Rev. Patrick Allen, pastor since 1997. A dinner was served following the service in the fellowship hall. Youth from the United Methodist Church attended the service and dinner. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Hardin Alliance accepting nominations for 2016 awards

Including citizen, business and small business of the year, plus community service award

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year and Community Service Awards. 

Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors.  A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision, and the recipients will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, during the Alliance's annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University's McIntosh Center.

Selection of Citizen of the Year will be based upon an individual's outstanding achievements and contributions which have made Hardin County better.

Next Alger community breakfast Nov. 5

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a country-style breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 7 to 11 a.m., at the Alger Social Center.

Serving biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties and beverage. Suggested donation is $7. All-you-can-eat (on premises only). Carry out is available.

Call 419-679-8460 (not long distance) for free local delivery. Located at the Alger Social Center on 210 N. Main St. in Alger. Call 419-757-3891 for more information.

‘Choral Collage’ features several ONU groups

Several Ohio Northern University choral groups will perform in the traditional Choral Collage concert at 8 p.m. on Friday,  Oct. 21, in the Presser Hall Snyder Recital Hall. The inaugural concert of the season will feature the Women’s Chorus, the Men’s Chorus, the University Singers and the Chamber Singers singing pieces by Mendelssohn, Thompson, Byrd, Rutter and others. The concert is free and open to the public.

Author Laura M. Hartman to discuss consumerism, Christian ethics during talk

What would Jesus buy?

Author Laura M. Hartman will discuss the ethics of Christian consumerism during a discussion, “What would Jesus buy?” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the forum of James F. Dicke Hall at Ohio Northern University. The event is free and open to the public.

“The general question of what we consume is important to everyone, and there are certain moral and ethical considerations that especially connect the question to Christian values,” said Forrest Clingerman, associate professor of philosophy and religion at ONU. “When purchasing an item, is it really going to help me love my neighbor?”

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