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Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 1, 2020

So, you think you know Ada. You'll find this image above the entrance to St. Mark Lutheran Chuch, Ada.

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So, you think you know Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 30, 2020

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

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Book reviews: NY Times best-selling author David Baldacci doesn't disappoint

Baldacci is a grandmaster of character building, and getting to know FBI agent Pine is a delight, leaving you turning pages
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 26, 2020

The Icon introduces our newest column of book reviews. Robert McCool of Ada is our reviewer.

Reviews by Robert McCool
Who says that summer reading has to be as bubbly and frothy as the foam on top of your iced latte? 

I find it better to immerse myself in a good story, like my toes being buried in warm beach sand. But with the current covid-19 restrictions on all of us I have to depend on curbside service from my local library, and recommendations from my favorite librarians. 

Which brings me to the point of these reviews on two books that I really enjoyed.

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Movie review: Just Mercy

The story is very powerful and the film is very effective. Have tissues on hand.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 25, 2020

Icon movie review "Just Mercy"
Reviewed by Wilson
JUST MERCY tells the story of civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson (MICHAEL B. JORDAN), who travels to Alabama fresh out of law school to defend a number of prisoners on death row. His most notable client Walter McMillian (JAMIE FOXX), who is on death row for a murder he did not commit. 

Stevenson’s investigation and defense of McMillian uncovers and exposes the corruption and racism that runs rampant through Monroe County’s justice system.

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Music review: Chromatica - Lady Gaga

Download the singles, but unless you are a huge Lady Gaga fan skip buying the entire album
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 24, 2020

The Icons introduce our first music review, a column we hope to continue monthly. Your comments are welcome at info@adaicon.com

Chromatica - Lady Gaga
Reviewer: Craig Hoffman
Lady Gaga, the Queen of Pop, is out with Chromatica. It is the first album for the megastar since the popular A Star Is Born in 2018. Chromatica is Lady Gaga’s sixth consecutive number one debut in the US.

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We agree, this was easy - but it was fun

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Countless residents quickly identifed the location of this wooden wheel, despite the fact that no one has boarded a passenger train in Ada in decades.

You will find the answer to this puzzle below. Next week we'll toss you a tougher one. Stay tuned.

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