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May was certainly a wet one

But the low temperatures were a figment of your imagination

Here’s a surprise.

The average temperature during May 2019 was 61.5 degrees. While most residents thought it was a rather cold and dreary month, that temperature was 1 degree above the normal average, which is 60.5 degrees for May.

However, to appreciate these stats, the maximum average temperature for May reached only 71.1 degrees, and – here you go – the average minimum temperature for the month was 51.8 degrees.

Theses weather stats are from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Summer is here and things don't slow down in Ada

Here's the Icon's June and July Hometown Happenings

Just because it's summer, things don't slow down in Ada.

The Icon's Hometown Happenings for June and July easily proves that. The calendar of community events includes four pages of Ada happening in the next 60 days.

June started with the Ada High School alumni banquet and the Ada Public Library summer reading kick off on June 1. Our two-month calendar includes activities scheduled at:
• Ada Public Library
• Community-wide events
• Ada schools (yes, more activities that you might realize)
• Ohio Northern University
• The Inn at ONU
• Village meetings

Summer Sounds Choral Camp registration underway

Noteworthy Community Choir's first-ever camp for kids - July 15-19

"Noteworthy Community Choir is accepting registrations for its first-ever Summer Sounds Choral Camp for kids who love to sing," says Vicki Mills.

Here's how it works:
From July 15 to July 19, 1st through 8th graders participate in singing and movement experiences, weaving a high-quality choral music experience with fun musical activities and camp friendships. 

And, 3rd to 8th graders will have recorder and Orff instrument classes, while 1st and 2nd grade campers have a morning full of songs and musical activities tailored toward their age group – with everyone gathering for a camp concert on Friday, July 19, at 12:30 p.m. 

SR 701 will close for 45 days

State Route 701 between state Route 309 and county Road 75 will close Monday, June 10, for approximately 45 days for the replacement of two bridges, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Traffic will be detoured onto state Route 309 and U.S. 68 back to state Route 709. Work is being performed by the Shelly Company, Findlay.

Time to remove Household Hazardous Waste from your home

The North Central Ohio Waste Management District (NCOWM) office is now open to receive your household hazardous waste (HHW). The District's office, located on 215 Shawnee Road, Lima, offers household hazardous waste recycling to households only and electronic waste recycling to residents and businesses in Hardin and Allen Counties. By utilizing NCOWM district's services, you are keeping harmful items out of landfill. 

What is household hazardous waste?

Ada observes Memorial Day Monday afternoon

Terry Maris is the speaker

The Ada community will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, with a 1 p.m. ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery, according to Tom Lehman of the Ada American Legion Foss-Agin-Meyer Post 185, this year’s sponsor.

Dr. Terry Maris, professor of management and the former dean of the College of Business Administration at Ohio Northern University, is this year’s speaker.

Dr. Maris served as a U. S. Army officer and subsequently as a management consultant. He has traveled to nearly 70 countries as a speaker, lecturer, researcher and advisor.

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