Carey Ecumenical Choir to present 8th annual ‘Music Reflection’ CAREY — The Carey Ecumenical Choir – Adoramus, will present its 8th annual Music Reflection at noon on Good Friday, March 30, in the Basilica of Our Lady of Consolation, 315 Clay St., Carey. This year’s program, The Colors of Grace, will bring you to the last moments of Christ’s life through narration and music inspired by the Gospels. Read More
St. John’s Evangelical to put on Passion play St. John’s Evangelical Church, 211 E. Carrol St., Kenton will be presenting its annual portrayal of “The Passion of Christ” at 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, March 29 and 30. The play is a portrayal of the last week of Christ’s life on Earth. Read More
Westminster UMC to host ‘Music In the Abbey’ show WESTMINSTER — The Westminster United Methodist Church, 6650 Faulkner Road, will be hosting “Music In the Abbey” at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24. Featured performers include Jennifer Grace, Fresh Spirit and Chris Baldwin. For more information, call 419-648-8151 or visit www.westminsterumc.org. Read More
Easter egg hunted planned at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ ADA — St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, located at 4443 TR 25 in Ada, is hosting an Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. Friday, March 30. The event will feature food, crafts and prizes. Everyone is welcome. Read More
Easter music show slated at HN Community Center DUNKIRK — The Community Choir of Friends will present a selection of seasonal music at the Hardin Northern Community Center, located on Main Street in Dunkirk, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 25. The program is offered as a musical reflection on the true meaning of the Easter season. Read More
Word for the day: Sitting on the floor Our contemporary service is a purposefully relaxed atmosphere. I appreciate that, because sometimes my children behave in worship like, well, children. Read More
Trinity United Methodist to host concert LIMA — The Lima Area Flute Choir will perform at Trinity United Methodist Church, 301 W. Market St., Lima on Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. Directed by Lucy Altstaetter, Jaz Bluhm, Stacee Brown and Erin Grim, this group of local artists features a variety of literature and sound textures with something for everyone. Read More
Gospel Greats Spring Special planned in MV MOUNT VICTORY — The Victory Jamboree of Mount Victory Memorial Hall, 234 N. Washington St., will be hosting a Gospel Greats Spring Special at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. Doors open at 4 p.m. Featured performers will be The Southern-Aires, Homelighters Quartet and The Seekers. Read More
Auglaize church plans revivals with evangelist MAYSVILLE — A revival featuring evangelist Corey Carroll is set to take place on several dates this month at Auglaize Free United Baptist Church, 11890 Ohio 309, Maysville, located 15 miles west of Kenton. Revivals will take place at the church at 6 p.m. on March 11, 17 and 18. On March 12 through 16, services will be at 7 p.m. … Read More
Quartet to perform The Latter Rain quartet will be performing at the Dunkirk Assembly of God Church on Sunday morning, March 4. Service begins at 10 a.m. All are invited to attend to hear the gospel presented in song. Submitted photo Read More
HN board OKs unique plan to develop students DOLA — To address student apathy and instill a stronger work ethic, Hardin Northern is taking steps “outside the box.” The District leadership Team (DLT), consisting of school staff and community members, has developed a character education program for the district called the Bear GRIT Initiative, which stands for Guts, Resilience, Integrity and Tenacity.
HN K-6 students show gains in math and reading skills DOLA — Elementary students at Hardin Northern have shown improvement in their math and reading skills since the beginning of the school year, according to a report given to the board of education Wednesday by Principal Brett Halsey.
ONU lifts up memory of Dr. King with unveiling of statue on campus ADA — For decades, Ohio Northern University had acknowledged Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1968 visit to the campus with a plaque on a rock. “You had to go a little bit out of your way if you wanted to know the story of Dr. King’s visit. All of that is about to change today,” said ONU President Daniel DiBiasio on Tuesday morning at the dedication service of the new bronze statue which commemorates the event.
