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Community Organization

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Natalie Sleesman, President, 567-204-8784
Meets at 8 a.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of the month; Lindsay Walden Hollar, director, 567-204-7118
[email protected] Athletic Boosters meetings are the 2nd Monday of every month in the school cafeteria.
ADA BOY SCOUTS Pack 124
Meets at 7 p.m. on first Tuesday of each month at school cafeteria
Located on the Lincoln Ave. side of the Ada First Presbyterian Church; email [email protected]
ADA KIWANIS CLUB
CONTACT Joe Ferguson EMAIL [email protected]
Meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. at Center on Central. Paul Fletcher, 419-235-1533.
PHONE (419) 788-1088, SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook
(419) 634-5220 CONTACT: Laurie Laird [email protected]
Moderated Facebook group to provide information regarding feral or outdoor cats in Ada
FOSS AGIN MEYER AMERICAN LEGION POST 185
Meets at the VFW 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., P.O. Box 42, Ada, OH 45810
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St., (419) 634-5246 (library phone)
Address 1552 St. Rt. 235, Phone (567) 674-3068
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m., 2147 State Route 235, 419-634-5096

Church

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316 S. Main St. - 419-634-2407
111 Central Ave - 419-235-7307
201 S. Main St. - 419-634-5661
301 N. Main St. - 419-634-4626
1047 St. Rt. 235 - 419-634-6132
7050 St. Rt. 235, Alger - 419-757-4501
101 Montville St, Alger - 419-757-7100
4014 Co. Rd. 304, - 419-326-8552
4227 N. Hardin Rd. - 419-649-5364
123 E Buckeye Ave (in Buckeye East) [email protected]
350 W. North Ave - 419-634-8041
321 N. Gilbert St. - 419-634-2554
Office 222 E. Highland Ave - 419-675-1162
125 S. Johnson St. - 419-634-8956
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
4443 TR 25, Ada • 419
4945 St. Rt. 81 - 419-634-6303

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ADVERTISING

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MEMBERSHIPS

  • Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Ohio News Media Association
  • Online News Association

Classified Ads

POLICY UPDATE BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024
FREE ADS Include help wanted, garage sales, card of thanks, lost and found, wanted, and free items. Non-profit events of interest are free for 10 days.

$1/DAY ADS Items for sale and ticketed events. Items for sale including cars, trucks, real estate or business services. Please provide up to 75 words for $1/day, minimum 10 days. Includes clickable links and phone numbers, one attachement (jpg. png or pdf).

Email ads to [email protected]. Call 567-400-4266 with questions but we will need your ad electronically. Payment must be received in advance. Payable by credit card or by check to Ada Icon, P.O. Box 31, Bluffton, OH 45817.

Garage Sales

Alger 1st Methodist Church Rummage Sale
May 24, 25 & 27
9am-4pm

305 N. Main St. Alger OH (Community Outreach Center)


3 Family Garage Sale

231 Hays Ave. 

Many new items, home made craft items, clothing, and miscellaneous items. 

Thursday 5/16, Friday 5/17, & Saturday 5/18    9 - 4 


Garage Sale 9-5 Fri&Sat May 17&18

2002Lund Boat and trailer;ClubCar Golf Cart;;5x9Tilt Trailer,3 12volt Battery chargers; 13x5carpet;Queen Bedding;towels, Flower pots, garden fencing,lots of misc.

315 S. Park Dr. Ada,Ohio


GARAGE SALE on May15th,16th,17th,18th 9 A.M. 332 Hays Avenue, Ada Mult-family. Mostly like new and many new items. Clean. Decor, small table with 2 chairs, Houshold items-Kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor. Tall kids gate, canopy play pen, jewelry, books, video's bicycles. Large variety of interesting items. Some Adult clothing. Cash only.


Events of interest

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Charcuterie Board-Making Class, May 23

Discover the charm of Maple Crest's Assisted and Independent Living Apartments at our upcoming Open House event.

Join us for a delightful Charcuterie Board-Making Class led by Nectar & Brie from Ada, OH.

May 23, 2024, 3:00 p.m. - Maple Crest Patio Room

Space is limited, so be sure to sign up in advance by calling or emailing Aly Breece 419-358-1015, ext. 265, [email protected]


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FREE PUNT PASS & KICK COMPETITION

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a PPK USA sanctioned Punt, Pass & Kick competition from 4-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at Ohio Northern's Dial-Roberson Stadium.

This event is FREE for kids ages 6-15.

Register at https://bit.ly/4dOqdvI

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT


SUMMER KICK OFF WEEKEND
Coordinated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce

Ada Public Library Summer Reading program kick-off on Saturday, June 1.

Ohio Northern University is hosting the PPK USA sanctioned Punt, Pass & Kick competition from 4-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. Register HERE.

Vancrest of Ada is hosting a celebration on Saturday June 1, 2024 11am-3pm. We will have Food Trucks, Bounce Houses, a Dunk Tank, and Games. Hope to see you there! 600 West North Ave., Ada.

ADA ICON PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT


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WINGS GROUP CALENDAR - MAY 2024

Check out all of our fun events for the month! As always we offer breakfast, lunch, shower and laundry services available for clients and the community. 
111 E. COLUMBUS ST., KENTON


HARDIN COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE

The Class of 2024 Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet will be held at St. John's Evangelical Church, 221 East Carrol Street, Kenton on Saturday, June 15, 2024.  Tickets are now on sale for $25.00 each and are available for purchase at both Quest Kenton locations as well as Quest in Ada. 

No tickets will be sold at the door and tickets are on a first come first serve basis.


For Rent

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SPRING SAVINGS ARE IN BLOOM: NEW PRICE FOR REST OF 2024

One Bedroom Apartment $2024/month---That's a savings of $12,985
Independent Living Apartments

For more information, call 419-358-1015, x101 or or email Kelly Wheeler, [email protected] 

Maple Crest of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
700 Maple Crest Ct., Bluffton, OH 45817
www.mhcoliving.org


APARTMENT FOR RENT

Pandora (Downtown/ Ground Level) Apartment – 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath newly remodeled with all appliances including washer/ dryer and dishwasher.  Storage shed included as well.  Utilities paid by resident.  No pets.  No smoking.

Rent $775.00 with 1 month's deposit.
Call:  (419) 303-8869.  Realtor owned.


For Rent in Bluffton

3 bedroom 1 bathroom with garage washroom on quiet residential block recently renovated single family house for rent.

Call 419-231-0741


For Rent in Ada

4 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment for rent newly painted new carpet big back yard plenty of private parking.

Call 419-231-0741


Card of Thanks

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Help wanted

The Midwest Regional ESC is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the following position: School Psychologist Case Manager. See attached Job Description.

Contact Meaghen Tidwell, Director of Student Services at: [email protected]

APPLICATION


EARLY CHILDHOOD INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT The Midwest Regional ESC is seeking an Early Childhood Instructional Assistant, Part-Time or Full-Time: Full-Time 4 days/week (M-Th) 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Deadline: Until Filled, Start Date: 8/1/2024, Location: Liberty Village Preschool located at Ada Exempted Village Schools in Hardin County, Special Requirements: Must hold, or have the ability to obtain, a valid SBE Educational Aide Permit and have a High School Diploma. Employee will work with children ages 3-5 in an inclusive preschool setting. Employee will be required to pass a physical exam and complete trainings as required by ODE. If you have questions regarding the position and/or building assignment, please contact Lori Berger, Director of Early Childhood at: [email protected]  To apply, please complete and submit an application by clicking the application link below. You may also upload any additional documentation (for example: resume, cover letter, licensure, etc.) during the application process. MRESC Application


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