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Ohio Northern University to present ‘The ONU Holiday Spectacular’

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 6, 2015

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the 21th annual “ONU Holiday Spectacular” from Thursday, Nov. 19, to Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m. There will be a matinee performance on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m.

In addition, there will be performances at the Civic and Convention Center in Lima, Ohio, on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m.

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Rod Badertscher's B&B Handyman for Hire has November insulation special offer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 6, 2015

Rod Badertscher of B & B Handyman For Hire offers a November insulation special that is 10 percent off the regular price.
The local contractor offers free estimates and is scheduling appointments for insulation installation now.
"We can provide either rolled or blown insulation for houses, garages and basements," he said.

Rod Badertscher
Handyman for Hire
419-302-2836
And on Facebook

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Ohio Northern University recognizes Veterans Day with ceremony

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Ohio Northern University will celebrate the contributions of American service members with a ceremony on Veterans Day at the Lehr Statue at the front of the campus on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.     

John Phillip Lomax, ONU professor of history, will be the keynote speaker at the event. Lomax, who has taught history at ONU since 1988, served 12 years as an enlisted member of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. He will reflect on the ways that military service sets apart those who serve from their fellow citizens. In addition, he will explain how military service is a core characteristic of American citizenship.

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One small step...

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 5, 2015

That's one small, important step. A student at the Ohio Northern University pre-school learns to climb a mountain during playtime. 

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Meet Sandy's family

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Several family members of Sandy Neely surprised her by attending the Nov. 2 Ada Town and  Gown banquet. (They must have been tipped off in advance.) Neely was named the 2015 Ada distinguished citizen of the year.

From left, Chris Neely, Jennifer Herndon (holding Neely Jo Herndon), Sandy Neely, Seth Neely and Bruce Neely.

Front from left, Jasper Herndon, David Neely and Matthew Neely.

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This giant yellow guy loves to pick up leaves

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Story and photo by Monty Siekerman

The giant yellow leaf picker-upper (named Frod, no not Ford or Fred, but Frod,) is at work on Christopher Circle on Thursday. 

Here's the schedule in a nutshell:

• Northwest - District A
Mondays pickup dates: Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30

• Northeast - District B
Tuesdays pickup dates: Nov. 3, 10, 17, Dec. 1

• Southeast - District C
Wednesdays pickup dates: Nov. 4, 11,18, Dec. 2

• Southwest - District D
Thursdays pickup dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3
There will be no leaf pickup on Nov. 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27.

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