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Measles case identified in Allen County

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 30, 2025

Provided by Allen County Health Department, March 28, 2025

A case of measles has been identified in an unvaccinated Allen County resident under the age of 18. Contacts of the individual have been notified by public health professionals with Allen County Public Health and other health departments in the area to assess their measles vaccination status, and to provide information regarding signs and symptoms of measles and appropriate quarantine measures. 

Measles is very contagious. Children infected with measles can spread it to others, even before they have symptoms. The measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air after an infected person leaves the room. Nine out of 10 unvaccinated children who are exposed to measles will become infected.  Symptoms may not occur for up to 21 days after exposure to an individual who has measles. 

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Varsity Singers' final performance of Road Trip!

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 30, 2025

Slideshow of photos by Mark Andreasen

Provided by the Ada High School music department

On March 5, The Ada Varsity Singers and their combo band, The Experience, hosted their final performance of the show choir season. This year's show centered around the theme, Road Trip! 

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New kiln in the works at Wilson Art Center

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, March 30, 2025

A new wood kiln is being designed and constructed by ONU Prof. Luke Sheets and alumnus Andrew Steingass. Visit Ohio Northern University Art & Design on Facebook for more photos. 

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Grease is the AHS spring musical, April 4-5-6

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 29, 2025

Provided by Ada High School

Ada High School will present the musical Grease (school edition) on April 4 and 5 at 7:00 p.m. and on April 6 at  2:00 p.m. Book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Waren Casey.

Tickets are on sale online and at the door for $10 General Admission. Online orders simply check in at the door.

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Here comes April 2025!

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, March 28, 2025

April will be here before you know it! Send items of general interest to [email protected] to share them on the Icon Community Calendar. We'll also remind readers on Facebook and LinkedIn to check what's happening in Ada!

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NEW DATE April 19 Easter Egg Hunt

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 28, 2025

Provided by Ada VFW Auxiliary Post 9381

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ream-McElroy VFW Post 9381, 2147 State Route 235, will begin at noon on Saturday, April 19, rain or shine. The Easter Bunny will be present with a balloon collage for photos.

The date was changed due to bathroom renovations at the post.

11:00 a.m.
Doors open for registration.

Noon
Hunt for candy-filled eggs, by age groups: 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12. A special Top Prize will be hidden for each group.

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