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Taking care of your trees: Hiring a professional

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

THE VILLAGE VOICE

The first thing many of us think about when we think of trees and summer is the cool shade they provide our homes, yards, and sidewalks. Healthy trees continue to provide a valuable resource to our community.

Summer is also the time when we notice trees that are stressed. In the heart of winter, it’s hard for most people to tell if a tree is dead or diseased. However, in the summer, the lack of leaves, abundance of suckers, and dieback can be signs that the tree needs some care.

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Police docket for July 15-21

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

July 15


  • Handled a Standby on E Lincoln
Handled Alarm Drop on E Montford

  • Traffic stop Warning for Marked Lanes & Multiple Equipment Violations

July 16


  • Handled Suspicious Vehicle Complaint on E Buckeye
  • Traffic stop Warning for Stop Sign

  • Traffic Stop Citation issued for Speed

  • Traffic stop Warning for Equipment /Taillights
  • Traffic stop warning for head lights required

July 17

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Chad Bucci named head coach men's and women's golf programs at Ohio Northern

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

By Tim Glon

Chad Bucci has been named the head men's and women's golf coach at Ohio Northern University.

Bucci is the first full-time golf coach in ONU history and brings a great deal of success and experience with him.

"We are very excited to have Chad Bucci as the head coach of our golf programs," ONU director of athletics Tom Simmons said. "Having a full-time head coach for our men's and women's programs is new ground for us. We are looking forward to the benefits both on and off the course for our men's and women's student-athletes."

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Iconic Bakery: Here's a different take on sweet corn

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Here's a seasonal recipe from the Liberty National Bank cookbook.

Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob
Recipe by Sue Zimmer, Ada

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 envelope onion soup mix
4 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed

In a small bowl, combined butter and soup mix; rub over corn. Place each ear of corn on a 12 by 10 inch piece of heavy-duty foil. Fold foil over corn and seal tightly. 

Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until corn is tender, turning once. Serves 4.

Do you have a recipe to share with Ada Icon viewers? Send your recipes to: [email protected]

 

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The story behind Ada's post office mural goes back 78 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 22, 2013

By Reema Bazzy

OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY TO VIEW ENLARGEMENTS OF THE MURAL

What do Ada, Ohio, and abstract expressionism have in common?

In 1935, the U.S. Treasury Department's Section of Fine Arts sponsored an artist juried contest to help find artists for federal jobs. The Section of Fine Arts was all a part of the Work Progress Administration, better known as the WPA.

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A wet lesson

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 22, 2013

Thanks to an American Red Cross swimming course 70 Ada and area youth improved their swimming skills this month. According to Sandy Neely, who headed up the program, 36 volunteers assisted. A story and photos are elsewhere on this page.

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