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Here's what it will look it

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 4, 2015

Here's an architect's rendering of the $6 million Vancrest of Ada nursing home under construction will probably be completed by December. The 56,000-square-foot facility will have 50 beds for skilled nursing care and 32 assisted living units within the main facility. Rehab services will be available when it opens. Vancrest of Ada will employ 75 to 85 people.
The facility is under construction on West North Avenue (State Route 81), across from Ada schools. 

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Public meeting April 14 on pear trees infected by fire blight

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 4, 2015

Ada council will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, to discuss the pear trees along Main Street in the downtown area. The session will be held in the fellowship hall of the Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main.

Over the past several years the pear trees have become infected with fire blight. These trees are in decline and need to be replaced.

An important aspect of urban forestry is establishing a maintenance and replanting plan for village streets and selecting trees that work the best in a given location.

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Observations, insights and sighting: Looking forward to viewing art by Courtney Sumner, Gracie Allison and Brevin Sizemore

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 4, 2015

Wild Turkeys
Turkeys are rebounding in this area and in all of Ohio for that matter. Last year hunters took more than 16,000 gobblers in Ohio. April is the month when the toms strut their stuff, a natural phenomenon called "The Show." So, if you are a birder or hunter you may want to catch a glimpse of of "The Show" in a woods or field near you during breeding season. This year's turkey hunting season in Ohio extends from April 20 to May 17.

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Updates on Klingler Road, Safe Routes to Schools, and Ada sidewalks

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 4, 2015

Here are three Icon updates on Ada spring projects.

Klingler Road
There will be a preconstruction meeting on April 14 about the $1.2 million Klingler Road project. Construction will probably begin later this month to widen Klingler from the railroad south to Lima Ave., add street lighting, and install a sidewalk along the west side.

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Some tickets remain for April 11 reverse raffle

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 4, 2015

Ada Athletic Boosers have a limited number of tickets available for its reverse raffle. The event is Saturday, April 11. The cost of a ticket is $100. Contact Mr. Jochims or Mrs. Bass for details.

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ONU alumni create mural paying tribute to 1913 Columbus flood hero

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 2, 2015

Ohio Northern A&D alumni create mural that pays tribute to Franklinton’s history

Last week, a 5,000 square foot mural was unveiled that depicted one of Columbus, Ohio's, saddest moments in history—the flood of 1913.

Approximately 500 people died in the flood that occurred 102 years ago. But the mural wasn’t meant to depress, it was meant to illustrate how the citizens of that neighborhood rebuilt their community and overcame adversity, according to Andrew Adams (BFA/graphic design ’13), one of the designers behind its creation.

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