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War Memorial Park wraps up facilities for the season

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, October 28, 2023

Ada's War Memorial Park has announced that it is closing down the restrooms and water fountains for the winter.

The football stadium will be open for the weekend of October 28.

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Ada Public Library levy renewal is on November 7 ballot

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 26, 2023

PHOTOS from Ada Public Library

The Ada Icon asked Ada Public Library director Rhett Grant for some background on the library levy renewal that will be presented to Ada voters on the November 7 general election ballot (see your ballot on the Hardin County Board of Elections page HERE).

A majority affirmative vote is required for passage of the tax levy renewal, which would take effect in 2025.

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Early October 2023 fields reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 23, 2023

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 
In August, State Wildlife Officer Michele Butler, assigned to Erie County, patrolled the shoreline of Sandusky Bay. She observed an angler on a pier throw a beverage can into the water after finishing it. Officer Butler contacted the fisherman and issued him a citation for littering. He pleaded no contest in Sandusky Municipal Court and paid $145 in fines and court costs.   

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“Gather Your Gratitude” wellness challenge

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 20, 2023

Did you know that gratitude can lessen anxiety, relieve stress, improve sleep, boost immunity, and even support heart health? Join Ohio State University Extension for the “Gather Your Gratitude” 6-week Email wellness challenge to learn more about how OSU Extension has tied together a variety of wellness topics related to gratitude.

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Ada schools and community focus on bus safety October 16-20

Posted by Staff on Saturday, October 14, 2023

Ada Exempted Village Schools and the surrounding community recognize National School Bus Safety Week, October 16-20. The national theme this year is BEEP! BEEP! School bus safety starts with me.

More than 800,000 Ohio students ride on school buses each day, and nearly 15,000 bus drivers, mechanics, secretaries and supervisors statewide are dedicated to providing safe transportation for Ohio children.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tells us that students are about 70 times more likely to get to school safely when taking a school bus instead of traveling by car.

This year's national campaign is focused on reminding us that safety starts with me and the importance of motorists in keeping our students safe. Ohio law requires motorists to stop clear of the school bus until the bus driver cancels the red lights and the bus begins to move.

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Cell phone emergency message test on October 4

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, October 4, 2023

A Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test will take place at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4.

FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide test of both Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System. The WEA test alert will be sent to mobile phones nationwide.

Most, but not all, people will receive the WEA test message on their mobile phones. In order to receive the test message:

You must have a WEA-compatible mobile device. (Some older mobile phones do not receive WEA alerts.)

Your device must be turned on.

Your device must not be on "airplane mode."

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