News Briefs Hospital releases accident victim
A Findlay man who was injured in an ATV accident Friday afternoon has been treated and released from the hospital.
Jason Walters, 33, of Findlay, was taken by Hanco EMS to Blanchard Valley Hospital following the accident. According to the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Walters was riding an all-terrain vehicle west of Findlay along Ohio 12, east of Hancock County 88. He hit a stone driveway embankment and was thrown from the vehicle.
Civl rights leader to speak at ONU
ADA -- The Ohio Northern University Office of Multicultural Development presents guest lecturer and American civil rights leader Jefferson Thomas at 7 p.m. Thursday in the McIntosh Ballroom.
This event is free.
During the 1957-58 school year, Thomas was one of nine African-American students, nicknamed "the Little Rock Nine" who participated in the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Ark. The event is considered by many to be among the most significant catalysts in the civil rights movement.
Careers in Music Day scheduled
BLUFFTON -- Bluffton University will host a Careers in Music Day for high school students from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 for students interested in Bluffton's music program.
High School students will sit in on classes, take a short complimentary private lesson, visit with music faculty and participate in a music ensemble rehearsal. All events are held on the Bluffton University campus. Registration is required by Feb. 12.
Students will have the chance to audition for a music scholarship. In order to register or obtain more information, visit www.bluffton.edu/mus/performday, email Lucia Unrau at unraul@bluffton.edu or call the music department office at 419-358-3347.
ONU band plans winter concert
ADA -- The Ohio Northern University Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents the Symphonic Band Winter Concert at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Tickets are on sale now: $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors and non-ONU students and $9 for children.
The Freed Center box office is open Monday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone orders are accepted with American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover by calling 419-772-1900. Tickets are also available online at www.freedcenter.com.
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