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Park board and school discuss park contract

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Representatives from the Ada school board and War Memorial Park Board will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

According to Meri Skilliter, superintedent, representatives from each board will discuss renewal of the park contract. 

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Last week's Icon poll results

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 30, 2020

Here are last week's Ada Icon poll results. This week's poll asks: Will Donald Trump attempt to self-pardon himself? To take that poll click here.

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Beatitudes children's family shopping event format changes

Originally set for Friday evening, now takes place Dec. 8-11, noon to 5 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 27, 2020

This story was updated on Dec. 2 -

The Dec. 4 children's shopping event at Beatitudes, 210 N. Main St., format has changed for covid-19 safety precautions, according to Deb Curlis, store manager.

Instead of the originally-planned one-night event, Curlis says that parents may bring their youngsters to the store anytime Tuesday through Friday, Dec. 8-11, for kid's shopping.

Store hours are noon to 5 p.m.  A treat bag will be given to each child shopping.  For more information call Curlis at 419-788-9459.

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U.S. Postal Service holiday stamps are here

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

The Ada post office has an assortment of holiday-related stamps for persons sending cards, gift packages and letter this holiday season.

These include stamps featuring:
• Our Lady of Guapulo 
• Christmas ornaments
• Kwanzaa
• Hanukkah

The postal service recommends the following ship by dates to keep in mind for gifts to arrive on time:
• Friday, Dec. 18 - first class mail
• Saturday, Dec. 19 - Priority Mail Service
• Thursday, Dec. 23 - Priority Mail Express Service

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So, you think you know Ada? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Our hint from yesterday was "it's part of forgotten Ada." Don't know if that helped. Check the photo below for the answer and think "bank burglar alarm."

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Liberty Township CARES Act funds go to fire and EMS

Township received more than $86,000 in government funding
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Liberty Township trustees announced significant contributions to two township entities this week.

The trustees received a little over $86,000 in CARES funding. They gave $60,500 to the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department and $24,000 to the Ada-Liberty Township EMS.

According to Patty Griffin, township fiscal officer, the fire department used part of the funds to purchase an extractor machine that will wash turnout gear. The department also purchased new turnout gear.

The EMS was given $24,000. Members of the township trustees are Gary Hall, chair, with Brad Hays and Jeff Acheson.

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