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Ada centennial parade film to be shown

The Ada Historical Society will hold its July monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16 at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.The program will feature filmed highlights of the 1953 Ada centennial parade. All are welcome to attend.

Tea time for two - or Tee time for two?

TTIME42 -It's the license plate of a tea lover or golfer. The Icon spotted this plate in Ada earlier this spring.

Doggie play date set for Saturday

The Ada Dog Park Association will have occasional doggie play dates. The first one at the new Ada Dog Park will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 7.  Of course, furry friends are welcome any other time, as well. The park is located at the end of East Lehr Avenue (turn east at the Church of Christ on Main Street).

The dog park has a shelter, water, and an area for small dogs and one for larger dogs to be off-leash to play, socialize, and exercise..

Village public works department recruitment fair Sunday

Open positions and benefits explained

The Village of Ada public works department is holding a recruitment fair from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 8, according to Jamie Hall, village administrator.

The event is in the municipal building, 115 W. Buckeye Ave.

According to Hall the event is open to persons interested in working for the Village of Ada public works deparment. He said that previous and current applicants are encouraged to attend.

During the recruitment fair persons attending will hear about open positions and benefits offered to those posts. It is also an opportunity to complete an application and schedule an interview.

Road repairs: the good news, the bad news

 

ODOT reports State Route 195 south of McGuffey is now open, but look for orange barrels, flaggers, or detours at these other three locations next week:

 

State Route 309 between the Allen County line and Kenton will be reduced to one lane through the work zone for resurfacing.

 

State Route 385, just west of Roundhead, will close July 9 for approximately five days for a culvert replacement. Traffic will be detoured onto state Route 196, state Route 67 and state Route 117 back to state Route 385.

Built American - the official ball of the NFL

Wilson promotes Ada with a video

Wilson is promoting Ada, Ohio, as part of its “the official ball of the NFL” promotion.

The promo, titled “Built American,” states: Since 1941 Wilson has been the only bal to grace the NFL field during regular season and postseason play.

Each ball is handmade in Ada, Ohio, by our veteran team of skilled craftsmen and women. Experience tradition this 4th of July and bring home a true American classic.

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