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Downtown Ada on a winter evening

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 18, 2016

Earlier this winter Ken Collins photographed Ada's Main Street (looking south) at night. It's one thing to try night photography. Collins took this photo with his old Pentax 33 mm film camera.

He says: "It took that long for the film to be developed and mailed back to me. Film can be fun, but it's getting to be a bit of a hassle compared with the instant results of digital."

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Easter House B&B ribbon cut

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 17, 2016

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance and the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Hardin County Ambassadors conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Easter House Bed and Breakfast, 508 N. Main St., Ada, on Jan. 13. Amy Eddings Hilan cutS the ribbon with Mark Hilan. Easter House is Ada's premiere bed and breakfast, offering visitors a homey, unique and delight-filled alternative to a conventional hotel, motel or dormitory. For more information on Easter House B & B go to www.easterhouse.net. (Photo from Hardin County chamber)

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85 Ada 7th and 8th graders prove why they are future scientists

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 17, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Alex Morgan (left) and Nicolas Kamatali discuss an aerosol cannon made for the Junior Science Fair held Thursday evening in the school cafeteria.

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Eighty-five seventh and eighth graders prepared 38 exhibits. Winners advance to the district at ONU in March where they may qualify for the state in Columbus in May.

The Science Fair makes learning a happy occasion, if the interest shown by the students is any indication.

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ONU men's, women's lacrosse teams to open inaugural season Feb. 27 with double header

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 17, 2016

By Tim Glon

| 2016 Men's Lacrosse Schedule | 2016 Women's Lacrosse Schedule |

The Ohio Northern men's and women's lacrosse teams will open their inaugural seasons with a double header on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bear men, under the guidance of Nat St. Laurent, will play the first-ever game in program history at 1 p.m. against Franciscan.

The Polar Bear women will follow with their first-ever contest at 4 p.m. against Olivet (Mich.) under head coach Beth Hemminger.

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Ada Alumni Association will hold bowling fundraiser for Amelia Griffin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 17, 2016

The Ada Alumni Association will hold a "Bowling for Amelia" fundraiser at Norada Lanes, from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, according to Kurt Klingler, of the alumni assocation.

The event benefits Amelia Griffin and her family.

Klingler said that at least one player on each team must be an Ada High School graduate.

This is an adult event featuring:
• 3 games of bowling with t-shirts for teams
• $50 per team (of two)
• Food and drink available for purchase
• Scotch doubles teams

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The Jason Bishop Show coming to Freed Center stage

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 15, 2016

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present “The Jason Bishop Show” on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m.

Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class competition.

From his breathtaking double levitation to his cutting edge op-art and plasma illusions, Bishop features stunning and original state-of-the-art magic.

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