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APL supported by community

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, November 9, 2021

On Nov. 2, the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main. received voters' support for a tax levy renewal by a more than 2-1 margin (746 votes for, 351 votes against). For more information on library services, visit https://adalibrary.org.

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University t-shirt decisions make news

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, November 9, 2021

A routine Google search by the Ada Icon for “Ada, Ohio” news revealed that ONU decisions regarding the sale of “Back the Blue” t-shirts by the ONU College Republicans have been discussed online since September.

It was also the subject of a political roundtable discussion in Kenton on November 6.

Ohio Northern University department of Communications and Marketing released the following statement to the Ada Icon on November 8:

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Voting on Ohio Northern University’s Campus Up in 2020

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, November 9, 2021

A recent report finds that student voting at Ohio Northern University increased significantly in last year’s presidential election, rising 12 points to 65% in 2020 from a rate of 53% in 2016.

Dr. Robert Alexander, the founding director of the Institute for Civics and Public Policy at Ohio Northern notes that he is “excited to see such large numbers of students take part in the important ritual of voting.” He adds that “For most, this is their first experience voting and establishing this habit early is instrumental in connecting one another to the democratic process.” 

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44th Annual Music Feast Nov. 13

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, November 9, 2021

The 44th annual Ada Music Feast, a show choir competition, will be held at Ada High School, 725 W. North Avenue on Saturday, November 13. The competition will feature outstanding show choirs from Ohio and Indiana including the school's own Varsity Singers. Tickets for the event are available online.

With the support of the Ada Music Boosters and volunteers, the event hosts and feeds performers and audience members.

The following lineup is posted at showchoir.com/events.

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Michael Mathewson worked for Taylor Township

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, November 8, 2021

Michael Kent Mathewson, age 64, of Marysville, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 4, 2021 at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Mike reported to work on Wednesday, November 3rd and returned home following a productive day, only to suffer from a massive brain aneurysm later in the evening. He died a few hours later as a result of his unknown health condition. 

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Reminder: No K-12 school on Veterans' Day

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, November 8, 2021

The November Ada Schools calendar is full with winter sports, meetings of the Academic Boosters, Music Boosters and School Board, as well as special events including the Elementary Book Fair and High School Drama performances.

This week:

Thursday, November 11 - No School K-12, Veterans' Breakfast

Saturday, November 13 - Music Feast

For complete details, visit the Ada Schools Calendar on the Ada Schools website ada.k12.oh.us.

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