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Agnes Crates blows out 100 candles!

Three hundred people were on hand Sunday afternoon to wish Agnes Crates a happy 100th birthday at a celebration at the Ada VFW. 

Relatives and guests came from far and wide to congratulate one of their favorite persons on her long and wonderful life as well as give and receive a hug and kiss from the honored guest.

Agnes was born on Sept. 23, 1913 in Forest, Ohio.  She married Ralph Crates when she was almost 17 and they moved to his home in Ada.  While Ralph died in 1948, Agnes continues to live in the same home 83 years later. 

ONU will induct four into Athletic Hall of Fame

Four members of the Ohio Northern University athletic family will be inducted into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct. 18, as part of ONU’s Homecoming weekend.

They will be inducted that Friday during a banquet in Ohio Northern’s McIntosh Center and introduced Saturday, Oct. 19, before the ONU football game at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

Suter's corn maze, cider press and hayride to the pumpkin patch now open

Suter's Corn Maze, cider press and hayride to the pumpkin patch are open in October, according to Jerry Suter. Suter's is located at 8250 Road R, Pandora.

The corn maze and hayrides to the pumpkin patch are now open Saturdays and Sundays until Oct. 27.

2013 Cider Press Dates:
Sept. 18th - Thurs. Oct. 31
Cider Press/Corn Maze Address:
8250 Road R
Pandora, OH 45877
For updated information call the hotline (419-384-3331).
For updates on all these activities open Suter's website or facebook page. Click here for the website.

Pick up Krispy Kreme doughtnuts Oct. 4

Ada Music Boosters had a successful Krispy Kreme doughnuts sale, according to Cliff Maier, booster president.

Doughnuts may be picked up during the Ada homecoming football game on Friday, Oct. 4, (admission to the game is not required for pickup).

If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact the boosters at [email protected] or (567) 674-2904. 

Ohio Northern to present Kremlin Chamber Orchestra

Ohio Northern University’s Department of Music presents the Kremlin Chamber Orchestra on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m.

The concert will take place in the Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall and is free and open to the public.

Founded in 1991, the orchestra, comprised of some of Russia’s finest young string players, has carved a niche for itself under the creative baton of its founder and music director Misha Rachlevsky.

Nearly half of the more than 1,600 concerts the orchestra has performed to date have taken place in Moscow; the rest were played on tours in 24 countries in Europe, North and South America, and the Far East.

Bingo every Thursday in October

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada.

Doors open at 5:30; Bingo begins at 6:55. Ada Bingo uses new, radio-controlled electronic machines, as well as, traditional paper packages.

Proceeds from Ada Bingo benefits the Ada Lion's Club, Ada Music Boosters and the Ada-Liberty Volunteer Fire Department

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