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A little rain, temps dip into the 60s and suddenly Memorial Day's outdoor picnic is ruined. Here's the past seven day weather summary from the Icon's weather observer.
                   High       Low      Prec.
May 21          86       70
May 22          80       63
May 23          70       46         0.05
May 24          63       42
May 25          67       38
May 26          70       42        trace
May 27          63       50        0.52

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Rep. Bob Latta will conduct a seminar, in conjunction with the FBI’s Counterintelligence Division and titled  “Combating Cyber Crime: How to Protect Your Identity and Business Online,” in Ohio Northern University’s Dicke Forum on Friday, May 31, at 9 a.m.

The seminar, free and open to the public, is for business owners, government officials and individuals who are looking to learn more about cyber crime and ways to best protect themselves online. Cybersecurity affects anyone and everyone, from individuals to the government, and poses serious threats to the nation’s infrastructure, particularly the economy.

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Watch four videos at the bottom of this story.

Ada High School's 130th annual commencement was Sunday in the high school gymnasium.

Four videos of the event are linked to this story. Also linked is a copy of the commencement program, which lists the members of the Ada High School class of 2013.

Click for video of graduation line up.

Click for video of graduation audience part 1.

Click for video of graduation audience part 2.

Click for video of class processional.

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“If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it.” --Toni Morrison

Are you a writer? Do you want to be a writer?

Never thought about it, but now that you mention it, gee, that might be fun? Join a Writers’ Workshop. Meet other aspiring adult writers to share your work, gain motivation, inspiration, and insight! Hone your craft my friends.

The group meets at the Ada Public Library. The first meeting is at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23, according to Amanda Bennett, library director.

The group meets in the library's front reading room and will be led by Sarah Crawford.

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The American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties offers their thoughts and concern to everyone in Oklahoma following the horrific tornado early this week. We are working around the clock to provide food and shelter to all those whose lives were affected by these storms.

Red Cross disaster services volunteers and staff throughout the country are responding to the area, assessing damages, providing food and supplies to first responders, and support to the people affected by the storm.

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Get your swim suit out. The Ada Municipal Pool will open, weather permitting, Memorial Day, Monday, May 27.

Here's what you need to know:
• Hours: Daily 1-8 p.m., $3 admission
• Midnight swim: Tuesdays, 8 p.m. to midnight, $3 (passes not eligible)
• Adult lap swim: Monday-Wednesday-Friday, noon to 1 p.m., $1 (passes not eligible)
• Season passes:
   Residential taxpayer $40
   Non-resident/non-taxpayer $80

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