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CAP AM,  on a Franklin County plate, was spotted on a red Honda Civic parked on the ONU campus.

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main, from 11:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday, July 9.

Eden McKinley's favorite book at the moment is Prince Warriors, a novel by Priscilla Shirer

By Darlene Bowers
Join us this summer as the Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon team up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Summer is the perfect time to check out the new library renovation (if you haven’t already) and check out some books. Check the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.

“The world was hers for the reading.” 
―Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Name: Eden McKinley, age 11,
Homeschooler in 7th grade

Participating in a ribbon cutting on Wednesday for Ada Physical Therapy are from left, Heather Cox, Deb Curlis, Nick Wilson, Kylee Hunt, Jamie Hall, Tony Tharpe, Jordan Laudick, Nikki Wenzlick, Corsie Arn,  Patty King, Stephanie Harshfield, Don Traxler and Jill Simmons. The new business opened earlier this spring in the Community Professional Health building.

$45,000 Ada Dog Park opens with lots of tails wagging

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Who likes to play ball? Kids
Who likes to chase around? Kids
Who likes to eat a treat? Kids
Who likes to play in the rain? Kids
Who likes to splash in mud puddles? Kids
Who likes to give kisses? Kids
But we are not talking kids here, we are describing dogs who had the time of their lives at the official opening of the Ada Dog Park on Saturday morning. Despite on-and-off drizzle, about 40 people and 10 dogs were on hand for the festivities.

Lowell W. Allen, age 55, died on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 12:14 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

          He was born on January 10, 1963 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Richard and Nancy (Sapp) Allen.

          Lowell is survived by his three children: Mike Allen of Dola, Jill (Brett) Jones of Germany and Cassey (Nathan) Oates of Arlington; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers: Eddie (Peggy) Brown of Dunkirk and Luther Brown of Dunkirk; and three sisters: Lenora Bell of Ada, Lolita (Henry) Reffitt of Dunkirk and Lynnette Bloomfield of Dunkirk.

          He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Allen.

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