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Ada begins process of becoming Special Energy District

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 20, 2016

By Amy Eddings

Members of Ada’s village council granted Mayor David Retter the authority to start forming an Energy Special Improvement District so that the village, Ohio Northern University, local businesses and apartment complexes can apply for low-interest loans for energy conservation projects.

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Remodeling on former KFC building

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Although the announcement is not official, The Icon understands an already established Ada business will eventually relocate in the former Ada KFC building on South Main Street. Here is a view of the building as remodeling is in process. (Ken Collins photo)

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Sprayers and fertilizer trucks starting to roll outside Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Story by Mark Badertscher - photo by Monty Siekerman.
What a difference a week of warm weather makes. 

Soil temperatures are warming up and fields are starting to dry.  Sprayers and fertilizer trucks are starting to roll.  Spring planting season is almost upon us, providing the rain forecast later this week doesn’t slow things down. 

It is still early, and for northwestern Ohio, the probability for optimal yields occurs when corn is planted between April 25 and May 10. 

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Nothing like a warm day in April - Ken Collins photo essay

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Nothing like a warm day in April. Ken Collins has captured many views of spring from the past seven days. Here's a look at spring in Ada from the viewpoint of his camera lens.

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ONU hosts NCPA legislative reception with State Sen. David Burke

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Ohio Northern University welcomed state Sen. David Burke to a National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Legislative Reception on April 14.

More than 50 individuals attended this year’s event, including students; faculty; Dan DiBiasio, ONU president; Steven J. Martin, dean of the College of Pharmacy; and representatives from the Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA).

During the reception, students spoke directly with Burke and executives from the OPA, asking questions and discussing their involvement in pharmacy legislation.

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Ada first graders perform Pajama Party"! musical on Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 20, 2016

It's a "Pajama Party!"

And you are invited.

It's time for bed...time to pick up our toys, take a bath, brush our teeth and put our PJs on to end the day.

But wait! What's that noise I hear under my bed? Where's my teddy bear?Come join the Ada 1st graders to see how bedtime can really be a blast.

Performances are Thursday, April 21, at 12:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

 

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