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Village hires Kerri Mclaughlin as new fiscal officer

She will start on Aug. 5; 31 applications received for the opening
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 10, 2019

The Village of Ada has hired Kerri Mclaughlin as its new fiscal officer. The hiring took place at the July 2 council meeting.

Mclaughlin will begin her new position on Aug. 5. She has 11 years of experience in municipal finance including with the City of Kenton and the state auditor’s office.

She is currently deputy auditor for the City of Kenton. Nancy Kindle, the part-time fiscal officer for the village, will remain in that position during a transition period.

Kindle was hired on April 16. She is also fiscal officer of the Ada-Liberty Township Joint Ambulance District. She was hired following the dismissal of Crystal Huffer.

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Update - Ada pool is officially closed today

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 10, 2019

THIS STORY WAS UPDATED AT 3:52 P.M.

The hope to fix chemical problems at the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool didn't work out today (Wednesday, July 10).

It was hoped that the pool would open at 4 p.m., but that won't happen now.

The message from the pool Facebook follows: "We will be closed all day. We are sorry! Hopefully tomorrow will be better but stay tuned for any updates!"

Watch the Ada Icon for further updates.

 

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1 BREWER

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, July 9, 2019

The Icon spotted 1 BREWER on a red GMC van in an ONU parking lot.

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Saturday's pops concert goes indoors

Moved to King-Horn Field House due to weather concerns
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, July 5, 2019

The Patriotic Pops Concert, featuring the Lima Symphony Concert, at Ohio Northern University at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, will be moved indoors, to the ONU King-Horn Field House, due to the threat of thunderstorms.

The concert is free and open to the public.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring lawn chairs, blankets and favorite picnic foods. This fun-filled family event will feature patriotic music, selections from musicals and other stage and film productions, popular tunes and a tribute to our armed forces.

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How about a picnic before heading to the pops concert

Tickets available for Ada Rotary Club's second annual picnic
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 3, 2019

The Ada Rotary Club is taking reservations for its second annual picnic prior to the patriotic pops concert on Saturday.

The picnic is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 6, at The Inn at ONU. Reservations are required for the dinner at $26 per person. Rotary members have tickets.

The regional summer tradition will continue when the Lima Symphony Orchestra celebrates Independence Day with its fifth annual Patriotic Pops Concert at 7 p.m. on July 6 at Ohio Northern University.

The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held on the sculpture mall east of McIntosh Center, between Presser and Weber halls.

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Apollo Career Center announces staff changes

Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Apollo Career Center will begin the 2019-20 school year with new leadership in key positions. 

Tasha Sheipline, adult education director, has been selected as the high school director, over-seeing instructional and supervisory staff, curriculum, discipline, and the entire high school experience for students while they attend Apollo.

Tara Shepherd, former adult education assistant director, has been promoted to director and will oversee programming, instructional and supervisory staff, curriculum, compliance and business partnerships for adults seeking training or a new career.

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