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Ada Public Library hosts free computer training lab

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, February 18, 2013

The Ada Public Library will be hosting a traveling computer training lab.  Amanda Bennett, Director, told the Icon that the lab will host a number of classes.  All classes are free and open to the public.  

If you are interested stop in at the library or call to sign up for one of the following classes:

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Hancock ag hall of fame inductees honored March 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 17, 2013

The annual Farmers’ Share Breakfast, presented by the the Agri-Business Committee of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, March 14, at Brugeman Lodge at Riverbend Park.

The speaker for the event will be the winner of the local Future Farmers of America (FFA) public speaking contest. This year’s breakfast will also feature an update from Jennifer Wilson, Ohio Farm Bureau Organization Director for Allen, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties, and a past scholarship recipient.

The 2013 Inductees of the Hancock County Agricultural Hall of Fame will be recognized. Tickets are available at the Chamber office.

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Last call for Ada Bulldog cards

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Ada Music Boosters are nearing the end of the sale of 2013 Bulldog Cards. Proceeds benefit the Ada Music Department. 

This popular local discount card offers free food and specials at many Ada, Kenton, Bluffton and Lima area businesses. Bulldog cards are good from now until Dec. 31, 2013.

Icon viewers may purchase a card, while supplies last, by contacting the Ada Music Boosters at [email protected] or Dave Smittle at (419) 230-8147.

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Weather report: Hints of spring in the air

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 12, 2013

There were hints of spring in the air this week. Here are the daily high and low temperature readings plus rain and snow reports from Guy Verhoff, Icon weather observer.
Date     High     Low     Rain     Snow
Feb. 5   30          15       0.03     0.4
Feb. 6   31          19
Feb. 7   42          22      trace
Feb. 8   41          22      0.14
Feb. 9   33          15
Feb. 10 46          45       trace
Feb. 11 48          31

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Ticket information for Gov. Kasich's State of the State address in Lima

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, February 11, 2013

Gov. John R. Kasich announced that a limited number of tickets to his 2013 State of the State address on Tuesday, February 19, in Lima will be distributed to the public via an internet lottery.

Interested individuals can register for the ticket lottery at:http://governor.ohio.gov/tickets/

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Here's your answer about "what to do about Valentine's Day?"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 10, 2013

Reservations are now being accepted for two special February events at The Inn at ONU. The first is a Valentine's Day food and wine pairing event planned at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 14. The second is a Friday, Feb. 22, dinner mystery theater at 7 p.m.

Feb. 14 food-wine pairing
There is no better way to spend Valentine's Day than at a special food and wine pairing event. Several courses of food will be expertly paired with fine wines.
Morgen Stiegler and Chris Buzzelli, jazz duo, will perform during the evening.

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