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May 2014

Here's the first official letter in our summer letter contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, May 31, 2014

Here we go! This is the first letter in our summer letter contest!

Each week in June and ending in the first week of July, The Icon will post two photos revealing one letter (or number) taken from Main Street Ada buildings and structures. All photos were taken in May by the Icon’s official contest photographer, Bailey Bowers. The photos cover Main from College Avenue on the south to Highland Avenue on the north.

We invite Icon viewers to keep track of the letters by identifying each letter’s location. An entry form is attached to this story for viewers to keep up to date in the contest.

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Wednesday's rain was everything from a flash flood to sprinkles

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 30, 2014

Wednesday's thundershowers were an odd mix of serious flooding on one property and mere sprinkles on another. The Icon has heard reports of rain of .25 inches all the way to over 4 inches.

Perhaps the heaviest hit area was between Lincoln Highway and State Route 81 north of Ada.

Here are views of the rain taken by Steve Stratton from his residence on Pevee Road. The views include a field behind his residence - no it's not Riley Creek or any stream.

MORE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

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40 school years ago - Ada's FTA

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 29, 2014

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE

Forty school years ago, these students were members of the Ada High School Future Teachers Association.

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Letter: Ada Learn to Swim Program needs volunteers

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 29, 2014

Icon viewers:

Summer has arrived and so has the time for Red Cross Swimming Lessons!  As in past years the Ada Learn To Swim Program is in need of aides to assist with the lessons.

Ages 12 and up, including adults are encourage to sign up to help others learn swimming
skills.  As little as an hour each day of lessons is helpful.  Lessons begin the week of July 7  for 2 weeks Monday through Friday each week.

Help is needed on deck for paperwork as well as in the water. You do not need to be a good swimmer to help others...we'll help you as well:)

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Buy Local First Hardin County Summer Contest in the works

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 29, 2014

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance will be hosting a Buy Local First Hardin County Summer Contest from June 14 to August 14. We are currently seeking businesses to partner with on this initiative to encourage people to shop local this summer.

Any Hardin County business may participate. Businesses would need to display the Buy Local First Hardin County sign and donate a gift certificate from your business.  Gift certificates must be a minimum of $20.

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Lots of stuff at the library on Saturday - summer reading program kickoff

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 29, 2014

Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library director, reminds Icon viewers to stop by the Ada Public Library, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Summer Reading 2014 Kick-Off.

The Library will also host a Touch-a-Truck event, 4-H animals, face painting, and a used book sale on May 31.

Sign-up for Summer Reading begins that day too. Summer reading is for everyone of all ages, and runs June 2 to July 11.

 

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South Main-Lima Avenue intersection closure on June 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 28, 2014

The reconstruction of East Lima Avenue continues to progress well. The crews will soon be reaching a point in construction where it will be necessary to close South Main Street at the Lima Avenue intersection to allow the crews to safely work on sewer lines.

This closure is planned to begin Monday, June 2. Detours will be posted for the area.

Please keep in mind your safety and the safety of the crews working. Do not move barricades or attempt to drive or walk through areas that have been marked as “closed.”

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2008 Honda new manager's special at Kirtland's Auto Sales

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Jim Kinn announces a new manager's special at Kirtland's Auto Sales, 302 N. Main St., Bluffton.

The vehicles is a 2008 Honda CR-V LX listed at $12,495. Open the attachment at the bottom of this story for all the details of the automobile.
 

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Earl Harps 1917-2014

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Earl B. Harps, 96, died on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 3:30 a.m. at his residence in Ada, Ohio. He was born on May 27, 1917 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to Dallas V. and Lillie (Truesdale) Harps and they preceded him in death. On November 22, 1937 he married Betty B. Mort and she died on January 25, 2014.

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Ada bingo schedule for June

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Ada Bingo plays on Thursdays at the Alumni N-men’s Building in downtown Ada. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and 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

Upcoming dates include June 5, 12, 19 and 26.

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