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JUNE 9 MEDIA RELEASE__On Saturday, July 19 at the Marathon Center for Performing Arts in Findlay, a free creative writing workshop will focus on genre fiction: Science-Fiction/Speculative Fiction, Fantasy and Romance--among others.

This workshop is a free in-person event and open to all writers High School age and older.

SCHEDULE

  • Morning: Craft talks with Writing Prompts
  • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lunch on own in downtown Findlay, with time for writing.
  • Afternoon: Facilitated small-group workshops, followed by an open mic

For more information or to register, contact Dave Essinger, [email protected].

The Blanchard Valley Health System Board of Trustees nominated new Board and Committee members at the recent annual meeting. As community leaders, BVHS Board and Committee members bring valuable insight and leadership that help ensure the organization continues to provide high-quality care, strategically plan for the future, and uphold its mission of "Caring for a lifetime." 

The July 2025 Ada Board Of Education Meeting is scheduled for Thursday July 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Board Members:

  • Troy Erickson, President
  • Matt Gossman
  • Ted Griffith
  • Justin Hollon
  • Ronald Fleming

Meetings are held in the board room of the Administration-High School Gym building.
Ada Exempted Village Schools
725 West North Avenue
Ada, Ohio 45810

Meet the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon's newest advertiser: Viva Maria restaurant, 125 S Main St,  Ada, 567-940-8482.

Owners Dominic and Susan Fricano provide dine-in and carryout service with a full menu of classic Italian and all-American favorites: pizza, pasta, wings, subs, stromboli and calzones, salads, desserts and a kid’s menu. Drive thru pickup and delivery is also available.

And as they will tell you: “Don’t forget the cannoli!” 

Dates: July 14 - 18, July 21-25, July 28 - Aug. 1
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

MEDIA RELEASE__For the next 3 weeks the Ada Municipal Pool will be opening early to the public for adults and children 12 & under to enjoy the pool.

All children must be accompanied by an adult and will not be admitted unless an adult is coming in, too!

The middle section of the pool will NOT be open due to lap swim occurring from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

You may continue to stay at the pool after this designated time is over at no additional cost.

Cost: $5 per person, children 3 and under are free. Pool passes accepted.

VFW FACEBOOK__The annual Park In The Park car show hosted by VFW Post 9381 of Ada, Ohio will be held on Saturday, July 12. Registration is from 10 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Trophies--sponsored by Allen Tire Service of Lima--will be presented at 4:00 p.m. Multiple raffles to be drawn starting at 4:00 include a 75" TV. Trophies (28 total) include Mayors Choice, Best Paint (Joel Hauenstein Memorial Award), Best Import. MORE ▶︎

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