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August 2014

Massive first half propels Bulldogs over USV

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, August 31, 2014

By Dusty Donley

A massive first half and a strong debut from Freshman quarterback Seth Conley propelled the Bulldogs to a week 1 victory as they defeated the visiting Upper Scioto Valley Rams, 49-14. In just his first varsity start, Conley showed no signs of jitters, tossing for 315 yards and 4 scores.

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Stop signs replaced with Yield signs at Gilbert Street crosswalk

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 29, 2014

There’s a change in the crosswalk on Gilbert Street, between the 400 and 500 block, which affects walkers and vehicles and has grabbed the attention of persons using that crosswalk.

The Icon understands that the stop signs that were previously at the crosswalk may not have been in compliance with Ohio Uniform Traffic Control Manual.

The village has made the following changes:

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Hardin Country Fair opens Monday - here's the schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 29, 2014

It opens Monday. It's the Hardin County Fair. This year's fair runs from Monday through Sunday evening. Here's the daily schedule:

CLICK FOR FAIR WEBSITE

CLICK FOR DETAILS ON ADA HS BAND AND VARSITY SINGERS PERFORMANCE

2014 FAIR SCHEDULE                                                               

MONDAY

6:00 P.M. - JUNIOR FAIR SWINE SHOWMANSHIP- ARENA

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Students, public, getting used to new school building security

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 28, 2014

Parents and students of Ada schools are now aware of the new building security in place.

According to school officials in the Ada Elementary Back to School Newsletter:

“In an effort to keep improving security for the safety of our students, Ada Schools applied for and received a grant to fund the improvement of the main entrance to our building.

“Improvements for the 2014-15 school year include new doors to the elementary and high school offices and also an electronic entry system with an intercom.

“Once school begins at 8:35 a.m. each morning the doors from the vestibule to the high school and elementary offices will be locked.

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Ada Friends - mentoring between ONU students and Ada youth - organizing for 2014-15

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 28, 2014

Need a friend?

Ohio Northern University students are back on campus and Ada Friends, a mentoring program between ONU students and students in Ada schools, is organizing for 2014-15.

“Applications are now available for both Bigs (ONU mentors) and Littles (Ada students) and are due Saturday, Sept. 13,” Austin Hilverding, ONU student and Ada Friends Coordinator said.

Ada Friends, organized in 1991 through the Ohio Northern University Religious Life staff, last school year matched over 75 Ada students with college mentors

The ONU Religious Life Staff is under the direction of David MacDonald, ONU chaplain.

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Ada police call logs Aug. 18-24

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 28, 2014

Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, released the Ada police call logs for Aug. 18 to 24. They are provided in the attachments below.

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What's for breakfast this year at Ada schools?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 28, 2014

Did you know that your Ada school youth can get breakfast at the Ada cafeteria?

Breakfast is served from the first bus arrival until 8:35 a.m. The cost is $1.25 for kindergarten through 12th grade and the reduce breakfast is 30 cents.

The breakfasts offer USDA breakfast requirements of two grains, one cup of fruit or juice and milk.

The school cafeteria offers a variety of breakfast items daily along with the menu attached at the bottom of this story. The menu is subject to change due to the availablility of food items.

Call Ann Hersey at 419-772-4312 with questions.

OPEN THE ATTACHMENT BEFORE FOR THE DAILY BREAKFAST MENU.

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45 curtain calls ago in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 28, 2014

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Nearly 45 curtain calls ago, here's the Ada High School Drama Club. This was the 1970-71 school year. Identification of members is on the bottom of the photo.

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Stop in the Icon Grill

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 28, 2014

Icon reader Todd Gratz spotted the Icon Grill (GR LL sic) while in Seattle, Wash., recently. Always seeking new income streams, The Icon has considered opening Icon Grills nationwide. The Seattle site is an test kitchen. We will continue to keep viewers updated on our extensive ventures.

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Ohio Northern University named a ‘Tuition Hero’

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Ohio Northern University has earned the “Tuition Hero” designation by the Tuition Heroes website for the 2014-15 academic school year.

Schools tabbed as a “Tuition Hero” earn this honor if the institution has a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5 percent or less, and if the school has a fixed rate tuition policy.

Ohio Northern has traditionally been committed to making it affordable for students to attend the University while providing a quality education and a CAGR of 2.5 percent. In 2014-15, ONU instituted The Ohio Northern Promise to continue meet the challenges associated with the rising costs of higher education.

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