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Evan Smittle participates in co-production of 'BARS'

Ada HS graduate served as a member of the arts management team

Evan Smittle of Ada was part of the talented cast and crew in the Baldwin Wallace University and Playhouse Square collaborative production of "BARS (Beatboxing, Acting, Rapping, Singing)" during the spring 2021 semester.

Smittle, a graduate of Ada High School, served as a member of the arts management producing team in the production.

Ada swimmers 5th at WOAL title meet

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada swim team finished fifth overall in the combined boys/girls standings at the 39th annual Elks Invitational Western Ohio Aquatics League championship meet July 9-10 in Kenton.

The Ada boys came home a solid fourth, while the Alligator girls ended up sixth in the eight-team event.

Bluffton swept the boys, girls and combined team titles at the annual event.

Carlie Oldfield (girls 15-18), Kyleigh Nau (girls 6 and under), Chloe Kemmere (girls 11-12), Lily Baumgartner (girls 13-14) and Eli Esguerra (boys 11-12) each won one individual race for Ada in their respective age brackets.

Two Students from Ada Recogonized at Miami University

Elizabeth Milks was named to the Miami University spring 2020-21 President's List.

Miami University students who are ranked in the top three percent of undergraduate students within each division for second semester 2021-21 have been named to the President's list recognizing academic excellence.

Milks, from Ada, OH, is earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Premedical Studies.

Kendal Guagenti was named to the Dean's list at Miami University for the 2020-21 Spring semester.

Icon music review - Four Classic Summer Songs to Keep You Cool

Reviewed/Written by Craig Hoffman

The Dog Days Of Summer

It's hot, boys and girls. Thankfully, my wife finally let me use the air conditioner in our bedroom last night. It is a yearly struggle to get permission from her to use the air conditioner. This year it has not been that hot so far in Japan. But over this past weekend, it got warm quick, fast, and in a hurry. I happily turned my air conditioner on full blast!
What do you do to keep cool in the summer? Let the Icon know in the comments!

"(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay"- Otis Redding (1967)

Results from Day 1 of the WOAL Championship Meet

Swimmers from around the area aged 4-18 kicked off the 39th annual Elks Invitational Swim Meet and Western Ohio Aquatics League (WOAL) Championship yesterday in Kenton.

Events started at 9 a.m. on Friday and concluded around 2 p.m. Day two of champs will begin today at 9 a.m. and will conclude around 3 p.m. at the Kenton Municipal Swimming pool.

To see results from Friday, view the attachment below.

COVID-19: Hit Me With the Next Shot

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

As our nation celebrates its independence, so we are celebrating an opening of live events within the United States! Unfortunately this week, the country showed an increase in COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant and there is some concern about its rapid spread.

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