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Really BIG check presentation from Ada Elementary to Ada Food Pantry

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Readers at Ada Elementary School made a really big check presentation to the Ada Food Pantry on May 3. Not only did the check reach from the readers’ knees to their chins, it also gifted a whopping $2,893.00 to the local nonprofit organization.

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May chamber meeting is an evening mixer

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, May 16, 2023

The May 2023 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce membership meeting will be an evening social rather than an early bird breakfast. Members are invited to the patio at The Inn at Ohio Northern University on Wednesday, May 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. 

Organizers note, "We will be sharing details of our summer events and hear updates from our members who attend."

Among details expected is a preview of the upcoming May 18-20 Summer Sidewalk and Community Garage Sales event.

Garage sales are listed at https://www.adaicon.com/classifieds

Business promotions are listed on the chamber's Facebook event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/6009700049083008/?active_tab=discussion

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May 15 S.A.F.E.R. Alert

Posted by Staff on Monday, May 15, 2023

On Monday, May 15, the Ada Police Department issued the following S.A.F.E.R. Alert on Facebook:

Ada, recently we have taken a few reports where outbuildings have had items stolen from them. Just as a reminder please try to keep all buildings secured and if possible, well lit.

As always please do not hesitate to report suspicious activity to the Ada Police Department.

Ada Village Police Department
115 W Buckeye Ave, Ada, OH 45810
419-634-0010

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Last chances to browse Retro Music

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, May 15, 2023

You have two more weeks to browse the stock of vinyl LPs and 45s, CDs, and sound systems, including store-closing specials, at Ada's Retro Music at 4171 OH-235. Owner Chad Smith told the Icon that he will still be doing record shows and can be contacted at 419-235-1655, but that the store will close at the end of May 2023.

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New EAP resource for small businesses

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, May 15, 2023

May 25 webinar provides information on EAP benefit program

KENTON-—A new program for small businesses will mean access to valuable counseling and recovery services for thousands of employees across the region. The Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is partnering with New York-based ENI to provide free EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services to small businesses across Hardin, Allen and Auglaize counties.

The pilot program will target businesses with fewer than 100 employees, offering them one free year of access to NexGen EAP Plus benefits. This program would give their employees access to a variety of resources, ranging from health insurance advocacy to a nationwide network of more than 40,000
counselors.

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AHS 2023 musical: A darkly entertaining Matilda

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, May 15, 2023

By Paula Scott

In late April, Ada High School presented three performances of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the Musical. The play is a darkly entertaining take on parent-child relationships and school days. The names of musical numbers reflect the cynical tone: “Naughty,” “Chokey Chant,” “Smell of Rebellion,” “Revolting Children.”

The musical was directed by teachers Scott Henning and Carter Bivens.

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