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One year anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Ohio

COLUMBUS--On July 7, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joined by Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Lori Criss, and Ohio 988 Administrator Doug Jackson, recognized the positive impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Ohioans following one year of state-and-nationwide implementation. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides residents with one, easy to remember number to call–988–when they or someone they know is in crisis.

Didgeridoo Down Under, July 11

The Ada Public Library invites all to Didgeridoo Down Under, a free show including Australian culture, music and comedy on Tuesday, July 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Ada War Memorial Park.

The event is part of Summer Read programming that is open to all ages. You can still register for a chance to win prizes. The program ends July 31.

This week (beginning July 9) checkout HOLIDAY BOOKS for extra prize tickets.

Ada Public Library 
320 N. Main St.
Ada, OH 45810
419-634-5246

Hours:
Mon - Thu: 10 - 8 pm
Fri: 10 - 5 pm
Sat: 10 - 2 pm

Blood donors needed in July

The American Red Cross continues to report a blood supply shortage and encourage donors to make an appointment at upcoming blood drive events.

July blood drives in the Icon readership areas include:

Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
116 Church Street, Bluffton, OH 45817

Monday, July 31, 2023, 11:30 a..m.-5:30 p.m.
Visiting Nurses & Hospice
1200 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810

To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Red Cross is offering several incentives to donors who come out to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.

July 12-Aug 12: Those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark/

July 17-31: Presenting donors will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, while supplies last. Donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark/

ONU removal of law professor from classroom sparks opinions in national media

Disciplinary hearing delayed by restraining order

By Paula Scott

Ohio Northern University law professor Scott Gerber was removed from his classroom at the end of the Spring semester, an action which has been the subject of opinion pieces in national media outlets including a May 9 Wall Street Journal piece by Gerber.

Gator swimmers 7th at WOAL championships

By Cort Reynolds

KENTON --The Ada summer swim team finished seventh at the two-day, eight-team Western Ohio Aquatic League championship meet Saturday, July 8, in Kenton.

The Alligator boys finished sixth, while the Ada girls came in seventh after 82 completed events.

Letter: Traxler message on Issue 1

Let Your Fingers Do The Talking! 

Vote NO on Issue 1 on August 8 or earlier (absentee and early voting begin July 11).

Donald Traxler
Ada, Ohio

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