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Win prizes just for reading? Come on!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 4, 2012

Now here's a deal that's difficult to refuse -

The Ada Public Library's Dream Big Read! summer program. It started June 4, but there's plenty of time to join.

Here's how it works:

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Ada police busy from May 28 to June 3

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 4, 2012

Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger released the May 28 to June 3 Ada police call log to The Icon. It follows:

May 28
• Traffic stop warning for loud music
• Handled suspicious activity complaint at Grand and Montford
• Handled non-injury accident at Rite Aid
• Assist EMS on S. Johnson

May 29
• Handled loud noise complaint on West Lima Avenue
• Traffic stop citationfor expired plates
• Report taken for curfew violation
• Traffic stop warning for marked lanes
• Report taken for theft from a vehicle on West Highland
• Traffic stop warning for no brake light

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5th annual old car cruise-in June 22 at Richland Manor

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 4, 2012

Richland Manor's fifth annual Friday Night Cruise-In is Friday, June 22, from 4 to 7 p.m., according to Barry Schneck.

The event includes food, entertainment and door prizes.

"Please bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to our yearly independence from Hunger food drive. The proceeds will go to local food banks," said Schneck.

The cruise-in includes dozens of antique and muscle vehicles. Richland Manor is at 7400 Swaney Road, Bluffton. For more details, contact Schneck at 419-643-3161.

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Still time for high school students to register for summer camp courses

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 3, 2012

There is still time for high school students to register for many of the outstanding summer camp courses provided through Ohio Northern University's Summer Academic and Honors Institute (SAHI). 

With sessions running June 17-22 and June 24-29, there is sure to be the perfect course for any intellectually curious high school student who wants to do something this summer.

Explore forensic science, physics, chemistry, entrepreneurship, statistics, herbal medicine, mock trial, young women's leadership, and art and design in the week-long camps.

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Ada youth show their bike riding skills at rodeo

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 3, 2012

How's your bike riding skills? Can you ride in a circle without crossing the line? Can you ride as slow as you can in a straight line without going too far to the left or right? How do you function on the obstacle course?

Those questions sound easy, but just try them. Lots of Ada's youth tried and succeeded during Saturday's bicycle rodeo. The event, held behind the police station was sponsored by the Ada Police, fire and rescue.

Here are some views of young Ada bikes.

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Bike rodeo

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, June 3, 2012

Jessica Staley of Ada shows her biking skills during Saturday's Ada Police Department bike rodeo. Click for more photos.

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