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Eric Wolber Avenue

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 13, 2017

Work is underway on Eric Wolber Avenue, which will be reconstructed on the east side of Associated Plastics in Grass Run Industrial Park. Hohenbrink Excavating of Ottawa was awarded the contract for $260,000 with 88 percent being paid by the state. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Cookies with a cop

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 13, 2017

Ada Police Officer Penny Keller-Clark spoke with residents of Vancrest on Wednesday during a "Cookies with a Cop" session. She discussed issues facing law enforcement and the community. Members of the police department plan to informally meet with residents each month. (Monty Siekerman photo)
 

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Percussion Ensemble to present concert

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 13, 2017

The Ohio Northern University Percussion Ensemble will present its spring concert at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 in Presser Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.  

This concert is sure to be a crowd pleaser, with high-energy music, driving drumbeats and unique compositions. 

Adam Grim, a senior music education and music composition double major from Lima, will be featured in a virtuosic steel-drum concerto by world-famous steel-drum performer and composer Liam Teague. Grim also will be one of the soloists on Brazilian composer Ney Rosauro’s “Concerto for Marimba.” 

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Series of self-guided float trips on Blanchard River

Sponsored by Hancock Park District
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, April 13, 2017

Accept the 2017 Blanchard River Challenge

The Hancock Park District (HPD) is facilitating a series of self-guided float trips with HPD Shuttle Service this spring that cover approximately 37.6 miles of the Blanchard River from Blanchard River Nature Preserve to Blanchard Landing. Cost is $20 per person, per trip, and preregistration is necessary.

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Friends of the Library Donation Benefits Young Patrons

Posted by Rhett Grant on Wednesday, April 12, 2017

The Ada Public Library would like to thank the Friends of the Library for their recent donation of funds to purchase a multi-sensory play table for the Children's Department. Since it's delivery, the play table has been a hotspot in the Children's Department,

The Friends of the Library--think of them as the Library's Booster Club--raises money through membership dues and various fundraisers, including their book sales at both the Summer Reading Kick-Off (June 3rd, 10a.m.-1:45p.m.) and the Harvest & Herb Festival. If you are interested in joining this group, pop by the Library for an application!

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Spring is here - this photo proves it

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Monty Siekerman is busy taking Ada spring photos. Here's one that belongs in a calendar. It's the pond, fountain, decorations and spring flowers at Oak and Beech streets, Ada. Watch for lots more photos of Spring in Ada coming on the Icon.

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