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Here's Ada's 2021 street program

Four street and five alley projects

See map and list below -
Village of Ada is accepting bids for its 2021 street improvement projects, according to Jamie Hall, village administrator.

The projects include four street pavings and five alley pavings, a far cry from last year’s ambitious street program.

This year’s projects center on East Buckeye, North Johnson, Willow Parkway and a North Johnson alley.

Alley paving projects include an alley east of Liberty National Bank, east of Quest Federal Credit Union, west off South Johnson behind Carol Slane Florist, west  behind Rite Aid and a second alley behind Rite Aid.

Harvest and Herb Fest, Wilson football festival return in 2021

Ada chamber board discusses these and other community programming

On April 7 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce board meet in person for the first time since last winter, taking action on several chamber and community-related activities.

Two programs with traditional chamber support return to the community calendar this year, following a covid-19 off year.

The Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28. The first meeting of the planning committee met this week. Watch the Icon for details as they are announced.

The chamber’s Harvest and Herb Festival will again take place, after a year off.

So, you think you know Ada? The answer

So, you think you know Ada. It's a church, of course, but, which church? Answer below.

Village accepting swimming pool applications

Assistant manager, life guards, cashiers - accepted until April 21 - application attached to this story

The Village of Ada is accepting applications for summer positions at the Ada village pool, according to Angela Polachek of the village. Applications are accepted until April 21.

Here are positions open, and previous employees are welcome to apply:
• assistant manager
• lifeguards (certification as of opening day is required)
• cashiers

Recommended pay rates for 2021 season: 
• Assistant Manager: $12.60/hour
• Lifeguard: $10.75/hour -
   (Lifeguard certification required)
• Cashier: $8.85/hour

Ada chamber board meets Wednesday

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce board will hold its monthly meeting at 8 a.m., Wednesday at Beatitudes 210 N. Main St., Ada, according to Becky Neville, chamber board president.

The meeting will be available via Zoon for board members unable to attend.

So, you think you know Ada?

So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

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