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Summer program focus deals with issues related to the loss of a special person in lives of youth

CHP Home Care & Hospice, Ada, is offering support for children and youth dealing with issues related to the loss of a special person in their lives, according to Greg Yinger of Community Health Professionals.

“Summer survival bags” and Rays of Hope Zoom group meetings are available through CHP Hospice each month this summer.

Survival bags will include activities and lessons for kids to complete with their families. 

The 137th annual commencement was one-of-a-kind • Watch it on the Icon

"You may now more your tassle to the other side of your mortar board. You've offiically graduated from Ada High School" Meri Skilliter, Ada superintendent.

Did you miss the 137th annual Ada High School commencerment ceremony? There are several reasons that may have happened.

The good news is that the school compiled a video involving each graduate and it's almost as if you were there in the audience. And, its gaining raving reviews on the Ada Bulldogs Facebook.

The ceremony was originally shows on WOSN on May 24. It's now on the Icon in the YouTube below. Sit back and enjoy it.

 

 

 

By Mark Badertscher 
April 15-30 Liberty Township rainfall registered slightly under 1 inch, according to Phil Epley, who recorded it for the Hardin County Extension Office.

The county average during that period was 1.54 inches with the highest recorded rainfall in McDonald Township at 1.95 inches. Blanchard Township’s 0.70 inches was the lowest.

Last year, the average rainfall for the same time period was 4.08 inches. Rainfall for the April 15-30 time period is 0.83 inches less than the 10-year average rainfall during the same dates. 

Ada schools pickup/drop off of materials is tonight in the South parking lot from 4-6 p.m. for those who've not dropped off or picked up materials yet.

The last scheduled pickup/drop off time is Thursday, May 28, from 1-3 p.m. in the South parking lot.

Confirmed case count is 42; 3 new recoveries

The Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting 6 new cases over the three-day weekend. This brings our total confirmed case count to 42. We are also reporting 3 new recoveries at this time.

Please continue to follow the guidelines.
Stay home when you are sick.
Avoid contact with people who are sick.

Wash hands often with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds.
Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available.

Dry hands with a clean towel or air dry your hands.Cover your mouth with a tissue or sleeve when coughing.

It features the 2020 Ada High School graduates and families

Here's a slide show you won't want to miss. You may even want to watch it twice. It's the Ada High School class of 2020 graduation slide show.

Not only featuring the graduates, you'll see brothers, sisters, moms, dads and even grandparents. 

The background music is even fitting. It's Sir Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance. Sit back and enjoy the show. (From the Ada Bulldogs Facebook).

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