Sherry Welch of Northern on Main, holds a tray of Ada's most popular bakery item - newly named the "Ada Icon cinnamon bun."
Naming of the bun commemorates the second anniversary of the Ada Icon's existence. It launched on the Ides of March in 2012.
"We thought it would be a neat idea to identify something uniquely Ada after the Icon," said Fred Steiner, of the online website. "Northern on Main agreed and we are happy to have our name on this popular hometown bakery item."
How do you like your pizza? ReStore held an appreciation luncheon on March 19 for its many volunteers. Board members helped serve the lunch. Here, Blair Rorabaugh, volunteer, is served by board members Mike Hood and Jonell Hanratty. As many as 50 persons volunteer at ReStore.
In December of 2013, Village Council voted to approve a request to close West Highland Avenue from Main Street to the alley west of the United Methodist Church property.
The purpose for the closure is to ensure a safe construction environment while the new United Methodist Church is being built this spring.
The Village has received word that the closure will begin Wednesday, March 19. There will be no access to the street, parking, and sidewalks while the street is closed. The street closure is authorized until April 1, 2015.
The Buy Ada First Committee will hold the next cash mob on Tuesday, April 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. The location will be revealed soon.
A cash mob is like a flash mob, but instead of singing or dancing, cash mobbers join together to support their local economy by visiting and making purchases at a selected local business.
“Participation is easy, tell your friends, show up, make a purchase large or small and celebrate your local community. Join in the fun and give a local business a boost,” said Heather Cox, of the committee.
The Ada Public Library went to the dogs on Friday - and everyone, including the dog, Snickerdoodle, had a great time. The event was "Reading with Rover." Rover is a a certified therapy dog. "Studies show that reading to a pooch just might increase literacy in your little ones," said Amanda Bennett, library director. (Photo from library Facebook)
