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Something you already knew: Ada is a safe place to live

But, did you know it's ranked 7th safety city in Ohio?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 18, 2019

According to figures based upon FBI crime data, including violent crime and property, an organization called HomeSnacks rates Ada as the 7th safety city in Ohio.

Although Ada is technically a village, the data includes Ohio Northern University students, which bumps up the population above 5,000, making Ada a city. 

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HomeSnacks lists the following as the top 10 safest cities in Ohio for 2020:

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Your invitation to ring a bell and change a life

Salvation Army bell-ringer volunteers sought in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 18, 2019

If interested, contact Kathy Reese at 419-889-1845 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Bell ringers need: No experience necessary, except for a desire to ring a bell and help change a life.

The Hardn County Salvation Army Unit invites Ada area residents to volunteer as a holiday bell ringer in November and December in Ada, according to Kathy Reese chairperson.

“Ada bell ringers are needed from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on five dates this season," said Reese.

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ONU HealthWise Pharmarcy offers free blood pressure checks in November

Located in the Raabe College of Pharmacy building, on West Lincoln in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 18, 2019

Have you checked your blood pressure lately?

Ohio Northern University’s HealthWise Pharmacy offers free blood pressure checks this month as the pharmacy has a special focus in November on hypertension.

For a free blood pressure check, stop in at the pharmacy, 511 W. Lincoln Ave, Ada, (Raabe College of Pharmacy building). There’s free parking at the door of the pharmacy.

Pharmacy hours are Mondays through Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and now open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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I-75 work at Findlay has traffic pattern change

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 15, 2019

Work on Interstate 75 will affect traffic patterns soon, according to ODOT.

Interstate 75 will experience a traffic switch as additional traffic is added to the southbound side overnight Friday, Nov. 15, into the early morning hours of Saturday, Nov. 16. The shift is expected to begin after 9 p.m. and is expected to minimally affect traffic.

When the shift is complete, the section of northbound traffic which currently travels on the southbound side between county Road 313 and U.S.68/SR 15 will be extended to Sandusky Street allowing construction activities to begin on two remaining structures and the pavement on the northbound side.

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Ada prepares for the holidays

And, the calendar fills up quickly
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 14, 2019

Nothing slows down in Ada during the weeks leading up to the fall and winter holidays. Here’s a list of events happened to prove that previous statement. Watch the Icon for complete developments on most of these events.

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What is Winter Guard?

Here's some background on the program
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Icon note: Several recent letters to the editor on the Icon concern the discontinuance of the Ada High School Winter Guard program. The following information is provided by the Ada Music Boosters to help explain Winter Guard to the general public. The information presented is not to take sides, but to educate others about Winter Guard.

Similar to Color Guard, Winter Guard is a combination of the use of flags, sabers, mock rifles, other equipment, dance, and interpretive movement in a choreographed routine to express emotions and tell stories through their use.  

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