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Football to open 2013 slate Sept. 7 against Alfred (N.Y.) at Dial-Roberson Stadium

By Tim Glon

The Ohio Northern football team will open its 2013 season under ninth-year head coach Dean Paul on Sept. 7 against Alfred (N.Y.) in a 1 pm contest at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Saxons are of the Empire 8 Conference and posted a 6-4 record last season.

The Polar Bears will also play host to defending national champion Mount Union on Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m.

Homecoming Weekend will feature a home game with Marietta at 1:30 on Oct. 19.

ONU will also host John Carroll at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and Otterbein at 1 p.m. on Nov. 16.

Richland Manor receives excellent family satisfaction scores

 

Richland Manor has received high marks from family members in customer satisfaction, as recently measured by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA).  The health campus scored an impressive 91.38 percent in overall family satisfaction, with the statewide average being 85.6 percent.

ExchangeCore Web Services website design and development services newest Icon advertiser

The Ada Icon’s newest advertiser is ExchangeCore Web Services with an office in Lima. The company offers website design and development services for individuals and businesses.

According to Joe Meyer of ExchangeCore, “We also provide several web hosting options for anyone who is looking to publish their site to the web.”

ExchangeCore is operated by Meyer, a 2011 Bluffton University graduate who holds a bachelor’s  degree in Information Technology. His partner, Christopher Hougard, works with clients in Milwaukee, Wisc.

Cash Mob returns to Ada - brought to you by Buy Ada First Committee

A “cash mob” is coming to Ada in March.

The Buy Ada First Committee, an ad hoc group consisting of local business people and residents, will hold the community’s second cash mob on Tuesday, March 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. The location, which is a prominent Main Street business, will be revealed soon.

“Last year the Buy Ada First Committee hosted its first ever Cash Mob in October at Reicherts,” said Heather Cox, of the committee. “It was very successful and we want to continue promoting our local businesses and the Ada community.”

What is a cash mob?

Chocolate Bake-Off Champs

Sarah Crawford baked a batch of winning cupcakes to take home the Ada Public Library's Chocolate Bake-Off blue ribbon at the Feb. 12 event. The panel of judges included Chris Vermillion, Deb Curlis, and Chanda Smith.  Lucky judges!

Ada Public Library hosts free computer training lab

The Ada Public Library will be hosting a traveling computer training lab.  Amanda Bennett, Director, told the Icon that the lab will host a number of classes.  All classes are free and open to the public.  

If you are interested stop in at the library or call to sign up for one of the following classes:

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