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August 2018

It's official: Mercantile on Main cuts the ribbon

Ada's newest business offers refurbished furniture, jewelry, children’s clothing, wood and metal art, food items, lighting, gifts, and more.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 2, 2018

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Mercantile on Main held its Grand Opening on Thursday with Ada Chamber of Commerce members on hand for the traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Afterwards, a large number of Chamber members and townspeople entered the store to see all that is offered, including refurbished furniture, jewelry, children’s clothing, wood and metal art, food items, lighting, gifts, and more.

The store will be from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturdays.  The shop’s phone number is 419-236-3499.

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Aug. 3-5 states tax holiday for back-to-school items

Clothes, other back-to-school items to be exempt from sales tax
Posted by LizGH on Thursday, August 2, 2018

A back-to-school sales tax holiday will be held this weekend in Ohio.

It is an opportunity for parents to receive some sales tax relief during back-to-school shopping in preparation for the upcoming school year. This year’s sales tax holiday was authorized in the state budget bill.

From Friday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 5, certain back to school items will be exempt from state and county sales and use taxes. Clothing items up to $75 each and school supplies or instructional materials up to $20 each will be free of taxes if purchased during this weekend. This includes a variety of items, from pencils and paper to pants and jackets to prepare for the fall.

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Icon seeks area winners at Ohio State Fair

If you've entered and won, let us know
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

The Icon invites viewers who have entered Ohio State Fair competition to notify the Icon about your awards.

Please send information to: [email protected].

We will accept a photo if you have one, plus listing of the catetories you've entered and your award.

 

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Tech tips to help you avoid scams

Do not call the number
Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

By Chloe Noel
Ada Public Library tech trainer
As a technology trainer working in public libraries for over three years, one unfortunate trend I've seen increasing is the number of fake viruses and scams. In order to help keep your technology (and your bank account) safe from online scammers, I've compiled a list of things to watch for.

1) It is easier now for people to make fake viruses than it is to make real ones. These fake viruses usually pop up on your screen with a message saying something like "Your computer has been infected. Call Windows (or Microsoft) Tech Support at XXX-XXX-XXXX.”

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Listen and watch them roar!

All-day truck and tractor pull at F&M Picnic Aug. 11
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
An all-day truck and tractor pull at Ada War Memorial Park on Saturday, Aug. 11, will he part of Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic again this year

The Hardin County Tractor Pullers Association event will begin at 10 a.m. it will include local pickups, diesel tractors, and limited hot farm tractors.

The Ohio State Tractor Pullers Association event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Classes include limited light pro stock tractors, super stock tractors, super modified 4WD trucks, and modified.

Following that event, semis will compete.

Admission is $10 for all day with children under 12 free.

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ONU announces Freed Center performances for 2018-19

From Romeo and Juliet to Young Frankenstein
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts has released the schedule for its 2018-19 season.
 
The season includes:
• “Romeo and Juliet” (Sept. 27-30)
• “The Wild Party” (for mature audiences, Oct. 18-21)
• the Homecoming performance of “Mystic India: The World Tour, A Bollywood Dance Spectacular” (Oct. 27)
• “The ONU Holiday Spectacular” (Nov. 15-17 in Ada and Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Lima),
• “Choreographers’ Showcase Spring Dance Performance” (Feb. 2-3, 2019)
The International Play Festival: India (Feb. 21-24, 2019)
• “Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein” (April 11-14, 2019).
 

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Need help with a project?

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Friday, Aug. 3, is the deadline for individuals, organizations, and businesses to register for ONU student help. First-year students are encouraged to engage in the community by volunteering their services from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 18. The program, called Ada Community Engagement (ACE) Day, is in its 5th year.

Registration forms and additional information can be found at onu.edu/aceday. Those with questions may call 419-772-2200.

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