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Blood donors needed in July

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, July 10, 2023

The American Red Cross continues to report a blood supply shortage and encourage donors to make an appointment at upcoming blood drive events.

July blood drives in the Icon readership areas include:

Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
116 Church Street, Bluffton, OH 45817

Monday, July 31, 2023, 11:30 a..m.-5:30 p.m.
Visiting Nurses & Hospice
1200 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810

To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Red Cross is offering several incentives to donors who come out to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.

July 12-Aug 12: Those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark/

July 17-31: Presenting donors will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, while supplies last. Donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark/

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Bulldog Backpack Blessings, July 31

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, July 9, 2023

In an annual collaborative program, Ada churches will be handing out backpacks and school supplies for Ada students in grades K-12.

From 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday July 31 at the Ada Schools front parking lot, the Bulldog Backpack Blessings project take place thanks the following sponsors:

  • Ada Family Center
  • Ada First Baptist
  • Ada First Presbyterian
  • Ada First United Methodist
  • Grace Gospel
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Highway Patrol releases July 4th statistics

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 7, 2023

COLUMBUS–The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 11 people lost their lives in nine traffic crashes during the July Fourth reporting period, which began Monday, July 3 and ended Monday, July 4. Impairment was determined to be a factor in two of those crashes and a safety belt was not used in three of those crashes. 

Troopers made 133 arrests for impaired driving and 96 for drug-related charges. The Patrol responded to 249 crashes and rendered assistance to 1,067 motorists. In total, troopers made 13,634 contacts with the motoring public.

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Traffic impacts with resurfacing project in Westminster

Posted by Staff on Thursday, July 6, 2023

State Route 117 in the unincorporated community of Westminster will have traffic impacts and lane restrictions for an improvement and resurfacing project. Traffic will be maintained via flaggers.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

  • Mcpheron Rd. at SR 117 will remain closed until SR 117 is complete.
  • Brentlinger Rd. is expected to close on Monday, June 19, for approximately 3-4 weeks.
  • SR 117 is expected to close in August for approximately 150 days.
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Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H Minutes, June 28, 2023

Posted by Staff on Friday, June 30, 2023

By Meredith Donnelly, secretary/reporter
Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H club

The 7th meeting of the Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H Club was held on June 27, 2023 at the Lynn Township Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance led by 

4-H Pledge led by Elliannah Miller

Roll call was led by Vice-President, Layelle Coulson. Response was your favorite animal.

Secretary Meredith Donnelly read the minutes of the last meeting. 

Meetings were approved.

Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer, Aubrey Wilcox.

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UPDATE Ohio continues Statewide Air Quality Advisory on June 29

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, June 29, 2023

Ohio EPA has extended a statewide Air Quality Advisory as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.  The advisory is in effect through June 28-29. Ohio EPA expects the Air Quality Index to be in the “unhealthy for sensitive groups” to “very unhealthy” ranges.

When air quality is in the very unhealthy range, all people may experience health effects and should limit outside exposure when possible. To see real-time air quality in your area, visit the AirNow website HERE.

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