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Hardin County Fair runs Sept. 3 to 8

Season tickets are available in several Ada businesses
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 30, 2019

The Hardin County Fair opens Tuesday, Sept. 3, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 8. The fairgrounds is located at 14134 Letson Ave., Kenton.

Season tickets and membership tickets are on sale at the following Ada locations:
• Liberty National Bank
• Quest Federal Credit Union
• 4 Seasons Drive Thru
• 302 Carryout

Season and membership tickets are $20. Season tickets admits one adult and family's children of school age and under all week. Membership tickets give admission and voting privileges.

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I-75 and US 30 work will affect local traffic patterns

Between Beaverdam and Lima
Posted by LizGH on Friday, August 30, 2019

Ohio Department of Transportation issued the following work projects for next week that affect local traffic patterns.

Interstate 75 between the Stewart Road overpass and Napoleon Road, between the city of Lima and the village of Beaverdam, will be restricted to one lane in both directions for a pavement resurfacing project.

The project also includes repairs on the ramps at the Bluelick Road interchange and on the bridges over Sugar Creek.

Lane restrictions will be in place each week from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on weekends. Work will continue through early October.

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What's for lunch?

September menu now available
Posted by LizGH on Thursday, August 29, 2019

Now that school has started back up again, the cafeteria menu for September is available on the Icon.  

Click on the picture below; for a printer-friendly version, click on the attachment. 

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ReStore reopens Sept. 10 under a new name

Grand reopening, re-dedication and dinner part of the celebration
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 29, 2019

The staff, volunteers and board of the ReStore Community Center invites
the community to join in celebration Tuesday, Sept. 10, as the Center celebrates its grand reopening and rededication under its new - and yet to be announced - name.

The decision was made by the ReStore’s board of directors to rename the center earlier this summer to differentiate itself from other national charities.

“(The ReStore) was born out of a feeling of love, and a desire to reach out an assist those in need,” Robert Kanzig, executive director, said.

“The hope always has been, and always will be to show any in need the love
and compassion demonstrated by Jesus Christ.”

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New school cell phone policy

Ada MS and HS taking steps to help students disconnect and engage in class
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 26, 2019

With the new Ada school year underway, one of the changes from previoius years affects student use of cell phones.

Dan Lee, middle and high school principal, explains the new policy as part of his back-to-school message posted on the school website. Click here to read the entire message.

Here's the new cell phone policy
Based on multiple sources of information and research, both the middle and high school is taking steps to help students disconnect and engage in class. 

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It's going to be a busy Ada autumn

Here's a list of events announced at Ada's chamber breakfast
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 23, 2019

Autumn will be busy in Ada. That’s according to lots of information shared at the Aug. 21 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Here’s an overview, provided by Jill Simons, chamber secretary.

• ONU's Welcome Fest is Sunday, Aug. 25, at King Horn Sports Center. It welcomes students to Ada and provides information on organizations and the community. The chamber has Pocket County small booklets from the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance to distribute. The information includes small businesses and national chains that offer merchandise and food in Hardin County.

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