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"This Dark Endeavor' next on the list for Teen Book Group

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 13, 2014

The Ada Public Library reminds teens from 7th through 12th grade that there's still tiem to read "This Dark Endeavor," by Kenneth Oppel. The library's Teen Book Group will discuss the book at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 17.

Here's a summary of the plot:

Victor Frankenstein leads a charmed life. He and his twin brother Konrad and their beautiful cousin Elizabeth take lessons at home and spend their spare time fencing and horseback riding. Along with their friend, Henry, they have explored all the hidden passageways and secret rooms of the palatial Frankenstein chateau. Except one.

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Brittney Archer: "4-H allows me to be who I want to be"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 13, 2014

My name is Brittney Archer and I am 17 years old. I took the project Vet Science 2: All systems go! I am a part of the Ada Barnyard Farmers.

I’ve been in the group for 7 years now. With the project Vet Science 2 I did several things.

I had to take the temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate of one of my animals. I had to put 4 different kinds of animal feed into 5 jars and try and see which was a better container for the feed.

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Second Big Mac or quarter pounder 15 cents on April 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 12, 2014

Lewis Family McDonald’s is giving people a break on tax day.

Ada's McDonald's Restaurant will offer a special promotion on Tuesday, April 15. Customers who buy one Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with Cheese can get the second for just 15 cents.

“Tax Relief Day has become a promotion that our guests look forward to every year,” said Jerry Lewis, McDonald’s owner. “Our tax day event is one more way we are bringing our guests great value.”

The promotion runs the entire day and is available at McDonald’s in Ada, Lima, Delphos, Van Wert, Beaverdam and Bluffton.

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Let's see what's on The Freed Center stage this month

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 12, 2014

The Freed Center for the Performing Arts has a busy schedule during the second half of April. Here's the schedule:

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Robert Neumeier, 1923-2014

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, April 11, 2014

Robert L. "Bob" Neumeier, 90, died on Wednesday, April 09, 2014, at 2:45 a.m. at Van Wert Community Health Professionals Hospice, Van Wert.

He was born on August 7, 1923, in Lima, Ohio to Aloise and Anna (Prochaska) Neumeier and they preceded him in death. On September 3, 1954, he married M. Jeanette Long and she died on July 31, 2006.

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Ohio Northern University celebrates Honors Day

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, April 11, 2014

Ohio Northern University celebrates its annual Honors Day program on Saturday, April 26, from 8:15 a.m. until 5 p.m.

This year’s Honors Day continues the rich tradition of ONU’s colleges and departments recognizing students and faculty members for scholarly achievement and service to the University community. More than 40 undergraduate academic departments and honor societies will present awards and induct new members.

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