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Stocking up on books for holiday reading?

The Ada Public Library is transformed for the holiday season with decorations throughout the building. Check out 17+ photos at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18jwCx4gwF/ or stop by the library at 320 N. Main to immerse yourself in the experience.

Lynn Goes Cole was a social worker and caterer

Lynn Goes Cole of Ada, Ohio, passed away on December 20, 2024.

Lynn was born May 21, 1953, to Robert Louis Goes and Patricia Goes VanDemark in Morristown, New Jersey. Lynn was preceded in death by her husband William Cole, who passed away in 2021. She was also preceded in death by her mother and father, as well as her brother Robert Goes who passed away earlier this year.  She is survived by sisters Jane DeVall and Wendy Moore.

After Lynn graduated from Madison High School in 1971, she went on to study Sociology at Ohio Northern University.  Upon graduation, her first job was as a social worker for Allen County Children’s Services, something she was truly well suited. 

Agenda for December 2024 Ada School Board meeting

The Ada School Board met on Thursday, December 20 with the attached agenda. The packet includes documents from the Treasurer's report.

Superintendent Julie Simmons confirmed that all action items on the agenda were passed.

NEW BUSINESS

  • Appoint president pro-tem for reorganization meeting
  • New and revised board policies
  • Memo of Understanding with Midwest Regional Educational Service Center for Teacher Credentialing Grant

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2024 Letters to Santa, part 3

Students in Miss Daniels' 3rd grade class at Ada Elementary School are writing to Santa Claus. The Icon will share these in several installments.

Today's letters are from Jackson, Aybriana, Virgil, Harper, Elise, Hazel and Memphis.

Village council wraps up 2024 with a short session

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Ada Council held a meeting lasting approximately 30 minutes on Tuesday, December 17 with this attached packet and agenda.

During the approval of bills to be paid, there was a brief discussion of the unusually large grand total of $1,014,649.02 for the first claims register, which included loan and water meter payments.

LEGISLATION
Council approved resolutions for the employment of legal counsel, an agreement to share the cost of indigent defendant representation in municipal court, a farm lease agreement with Christopher James and authorizing the mayor to submit applications to the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s).

Council also approved two ordinances for Fiscal Year 2025 annual appropriations.

Bulldog girls basketball loses to Elmwood

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School girls basketball team fell behind big early, then climbed back in contention before eventually losing 54-32 to visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Elmwood on Thursday, December 19.

The Bulldogs trailed 14-0 but rallied within 31-22 at halftime behind a big 19-point second quarter. Yet the Royals started the second half on an 11-2 run to regain control, and won by 22.    

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