Ada schools announced its 2019-2020 program year policy for free and reduced-price meals or free milk for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs.
Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.
Under the provision of the policy, Ann Hersey, Food Service Director, will review applications and determine eligibility.
What's the construction project taking place on the northwest corner of the Ohio Northern University campus? The Icon understands that ONU is constructing new tennis courts near the intersection of Klingler (County Road 35) and Lincoln Avenue.
Ready, Set, Grow Preschool's open house is Thursday, Aug. 8, from 9:30-11 a.m. or 5:30-7 p.m. The preschool is located at Ada First United Methodist Church, 301 N. Main St., Ada.
Register for the 2019-20 school year and update any paperwork during the event.
The preschool accepts students ages 3 and up for all day care ($24/day), half day care ($15/day), or preschool (price varies on days enrolled per week).
The preschool has 2, 3, 4, and 5 day enrollment options to meet scheduling needs. Students are encouraged to be potty-trained.
Also available is after-school care for grades K-5 for $30/week.
The Ada Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the Ada depot to hear a varience request, according to Michael Harnishfeger, zoming inspector.
The request is by the owner of 522 N. Johnson St. The owner is requesting to add a garage to the rear (east) of his home, which will encroach into required setback to both sides (north and south).
The Ada Code requires an 8-foot setback from the side lot lines. For more information contacct Harnishfeger at 419-634-0010.
It’s the second weekend of August. That means it’s time for the Farmers and Merchants Picnic. This year is the 106th annual picnic. And, as always, the schedule is full of family-oriented activities.
The coaches liked Ohio Northern slightly better than the media Tuesday at Ohio Athletic Conference Media Day at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. The Polar Bears were picked to finish fourth by the conference's coaches, while the media picked ONU fifth.
Northern garnered 52 points from the coaches vote, as national runner-up Mount Union was chosen to win the conference, reeling in 81 points and nine first-place votes. The Polar Bears collected 171 points from the media, and the Purple Raiders had 259 points and 26 first-place votes to sit atop that poll, as well.
