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Ada gets ready for 31st Harvest and Herb Festival, craft booths still available

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 25, 2016 - 4:26pm

Booth space and parade entries are being accepted for this year’s Ada Area Chamber of Commerce’s 31st annual Harvest and Herb Festival, according to David Dellifield, festival director.

This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, in downtown Ada.

The festival is open to the public with no admission charge. Proceeds are used to promote Ada chamber activities during the year.

As in past years, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College. Main Street will be closed at State Route 235 all the way to State Route 81.

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David Hooley teaching in Kenya: When teaching has an impact you can see

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 25, 2016 - 4:08pm

By Jennifer Steiner
MCC, Great Lakes communications coordinator

Bluffton High School graduate David Hooley knew education was important, but not until he taught in Kenya did he really see the impact of his work.

He recently completed a one-year Serving and Learning Together (SALT) assignment with Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in Songhor, Kenya, where he taught physics and math to students at Songhor Secondary School.

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Over 1,200 students enrolled in Bluffton schools; largest enrollment since 2002-03

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 25, 2016 - 3:39pm

By Greg Denecker, Bluffton school superintendent

Bluffton schools summer district newsletter was mailed to district residents eariler this week.  The following includes some of the information provided in the supertendent's column. The entire column is in the newsletter attached at the bottom.

On Monday, Aug. 29, we will welcome over 1,200 students into our district. This will be our largest enrollment since 2002-2003 school year. 

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Regional news
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Summer games

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 25, 2016 - 3:23pm

Three boys in the summer school-age class at Bluffton Child Development Center focus on some computer games. Soon, summer will be over and these boys and many of their friends will be back in the classroom.

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Bright Pink 5K and fun run Sept. 17 at ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 25, 2016 - 9:23am

The second annual Bright Pink 5K and family fun run takes place in Ada during Ohio Northern’s Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 17. The race starts at 3 p.m., according to Carley Strzalka.

The event begins with registration at 2:15 p.m. at the ONU Pavillion. The race is held on The Green Monster on the ONU campus.

Registration is $15, which includes a t-shirt and raffle ticket. Participants must register by Sept. 1 for a guaranteed t-shirt. The $15 fee is waived for youth under 10 who are with a participating parent or guardian.

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Take a trip to Holmes County in September with the Senior Center

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 24, 2016 - 4:36pm

Interested in visiting the Holmes County Amish area?

The Bluffton Senior Citizens Association has a trip with Bob and Bev planned in September. Registration is now underway.

On Friday, Sept. 16, Bob and Bev Painter will take the Association bus to Holmes County. Departure from Bluffton is at 7:30 a.m.

Stops include The Farm at Walnut Creek via horse and wagon. Participants will visit a couple typical Amish homes. Next is an Amish dinner theatre. It includes an Amish buffet and a comedy titled “Somewhere over the silo." Cost is $86 per person.

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