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Festive polar bear

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 7, 2012

There's a polar bear somewhere in Ada with a festive attitude. You'll find it in the Ohio Northern University school of business building.

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What's for lunch? Here's the school menu

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 7, 2012

What's for lunch at the Ada schools in December? Here's the answer. Open the attachment at the bottom of this story for December's school menu.

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IRS offers tax tips for "The Season of Giving"

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, December 7, 2012

December is traditionally a month for giving generously to charities, friends and family. But it’s also a time that can have a major impact on the tax return you’ll file in the New Year.

Here are some “Season of Giving” tips from the IRS covering everything from charity donations to refund planning:

Contribute to Qualified Charities

If you plan to take an itemized charitable deduction on your 2012 tax return, your donation must go to a qualified charity by Dec. 31. Ask the charity about its tax-exempt status.

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Steinbrunner, ONU women's cross country coaching staff honored by OAC

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, December 7, 2012

Senior Alison Steinbrunner was named OAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Year and the Ohio Northern women's coaches were named Women's Coaching Satff of the Year in voting done by the league's 10 head coaches.

This is the third straight season that Steinbrunner and the coaching staff have won these awards.

Steinbrunner posted a time of 22:12 at the OAC Championships, which was good for her fourth straight OAC Championship.

She is the only female to accomplish this feat in conference history. In addition, Steinbrunner finished second at the NCAA Championships.

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Santa at the library on Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 6, 2012

The tree is up and the Ada Public Library staff is eagerly awaiting Santa's visit to the Ada Library.

"Join us Monday, Dec., 10th from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. to visit with Santa in the front reading room,"  Amanda Bennett of the library told The Icon.

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The Wise Men of Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 6, 2012

Christmas is on the way and the Magi are on their journey. You'll find these Wise Men in the Winter Wonderland holiday light display shown nightly in December in the Ada Park. Click for a video.

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