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Ada session on June 21 provides assistance if you want to enter a photo at the fair
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 5, 2017

Ada hosts a Wednesday, June 21, Little Sparks Goo Crew program, according to Jami Dellifield of the Hardin extension office.

This specific program assist persons in completing entries for the open class show at the Hardin County Fair.

The Ada session is from 10 to 11 a.m. and is titled “Let’s be a photographer.” Persons interested in attending should meet at the Ohio Northern University McIntosh Center.

A photo session takes place at the ONU duck pond.

Families are encouraged to help offset costs of open class fair entries and supplies with a $10 per family donation, payable to OSU Extension, Hardin County.

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But, his nose is soft

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 5, 2017

Toledo Zoo education representatives Nate Dick and Caroline Bearss, brought several animals from Toledo to Community Health Professional's meeting room Monday. Among the creatures were a python, a Mexican porcupine, and a tarantula. The program's focus was on how animals adapt to their surroundings. The event was part of the Ada Public Library's summer schedule of special activities. (Ken Collins photos)

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Here's Ada HS' history club from 90 school years ago

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 5, 2017

Here's the Ada High School History Club from the 1926-27 school year. Last names of members are under the photo. The club includes several familiar Ada last names.

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IRISH92

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, June 5, 2017

The Icon spotted IRISH 92 in the Vancrest Ada parking lot. It's an Allen Country plate and you'll find this on a Honda CR-V in a slate grey color.

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Icon dog of the week - Otis

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, June 5, 2017

Meet Otis. He is a 2 year old male boston terrier mix. He weighs 25 pounds. Can you give him a forever home?

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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Once upon a time in Ada

A look at 1903
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, June 5, 2017

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse

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1903 the Theta Nu Epsilon Fraternity was established at Ohio Northern University.

June 24, 1903 Monday the four new cannons for the artillery arm of O.N.U. military service were hauled to the campus.

July 28, 1903 the name Ohio Normal University was changed to Ohio Northern University.

November 1903 the St. Paul Reformed church dedicated its new house of worship on November 15.

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