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A murder mystery

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Justina Fuqua (Dr. Johanna Vanderveer) listens with a sarcastic ear as Eli Garmon (Dirk Carlton) and Sydney Hartford (Elena Newman) converse during the opening scene of Ada High School's spring play "Murder in the House of Horrors." The play is presented this weekend. Watch for more photos later tonight.

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Village of Ada receives Tree City USA award for 33rd consecutive year

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The Village of Ada Tree Commission was honored to accept the Tree City USA award in a ceremony on April 9. The Village has earned the Tree City Award for 33 years. Ohio Northern University earned and accept the Tree Campus USA for the 3rd year.

The ceremony was held in Kenton, and was co-hosted by the City of Kenton and the Village of Mt. Victory.

The awards were presented by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. The Division of Forestry acts as a guiding hand in helping communities become qualified as a Tree City USA.

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Artists at work

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 22, 2014

When it comes to creating art - there's nothing like a child artist's work. Here are two students from the Ada Child Development Center creating masterpieces by simply using potatoes dipped into paint.

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Join Ada midget football team and cheerleaders Saturday night - for a good cause

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Ada midget football team and cheerleaders will hold a Walk-Silpada Jewelry fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at the brick building at Ada War Memorial Park.

“We’re having a glam, girls night out for an amazing cause,” say promoters of the event. “Be part of the pack and join the fight. Wear purple, gold and pink. Pajamas are optional – to show your support for the fight against cancer.”

The event is open to the community. Persons are invited to attend, possibly win prizes, and eat pizza, donated by Norada Lanes.

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Ada High School Drama Club performs a "who done it?" this weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 22, 2014

“Murder in the House of Horrors” will be presented by the Ada High School Drama Club with three weekend performances in the Ada school auditorium.

Performances are:
Friday, April 25, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 26, 8 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2 p.m.

For a complete cast list, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Peg Gordon, director, told The Icon, “This year’s production is unique because it has been student produced. All positions other than the director are filled by students.

Tickets are $3 for students and seniors, and $5 to the general public.

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They're having too much fun at the library this week - you might as well join them

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 21, 2014

"We don't have cookies here," says Amanda Bennett, Ada Public Library director, "but look at all the library fun this week."

Tuesday:
11 a.m. Family Storytime
3:30 p.m. Lego-Palooza
6 p.m. Family Storytime

Wednesday:
10:30 a.m. Dino Train episodes

Thursday:
3:30 p.m. Wii Games
6 p.m. Family Games

Friday: 
3:45 p.m. Reading w/Rover at the Ada Library
Spots are still open for Friday, April 25: 3:45 p.m., 4:05 p.m., 4:25 p.m., just call to sign-up. 419-634-5246.

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