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Q: What's happening when in October in Ada?

A: If it's happening in October in Ada, you'll find it on the Icon October calendar.

CLICK HERE for the calendar.

CLICK HERE for the sports calendar.

You may also access the calendar by hovering your curser over the word "calendar" on the black scroll bar under the Icon masthead.

And if you have an event that's not on the calendar email us at: [email protected]. We'll add it.

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The Arizona Cardinals will sign quarterback Zac Dysert off their practice squad in anticipation that starter Carson Palmer might not be ready to return from concussion protocol for a Thursday game against the San Francisco 49ers, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Dysert beat out Aaron Murray for the third quarterback gig after the Cardinals parted ways with former No. 3 signal-caller Matt Barkley following the preseason. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS.

11-acre solar field puts ONU in forefront of sustainable energy on Ohio campuses

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 By Monty Siekerman
The sun shone brightly when officials gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the beginning of construction of an 11-acre solar field that will put Ohio Northern in the forefront of sustainable energy on college campuses in Ohio.

The $4 million project, located along Klingler Road south of the stadium, joins previous projects: geothermal, which benefits several residence halls, and the three wind turbines.

Hospice fundraiser Nov. 13-18 at Community Health Professionals

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Planning is underway for the Ada Community Health Professionals 19th annual Festival of Trees.

This year's festival is from Sunday to Friday, Nov. 13-18, at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.

Deb Curlis of CHP says, "Community groups and individuals are invited to sponsor a tree, wreath or decoration for the fund-raiser. Proceeds assist CHP's hospice program."

The schedule follows:

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Ada High School moved up to the third ranked team in the OHSAA football computer rankings this week. All of Division VII rankings follow:

Fundraiser by Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation for breast cancer education and research

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Zeta Tau Alpha’s Pink Pasta Dinner, hosted at The Inn at Ohio Northern University will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18,  from 5-8 p.m.

Presale tickets are $12 while tickets at the door are $15. All proceeds go to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation for breast cancer education and awareness.

Dinner will include salad, a pasta buffet with assorted sauces, breadsticks, desserts and drinks. There will be a 50/50 raffle during the event.

Event sponsors say: "Wear pink and come ready to eat and support Zeta Tau Alpha’s philanthropic efforts toward breast cancer education and awareness."

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