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Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H is supporting the Ada Food Pantry by running Food Drive Saturday, June 29, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Hays Insurace Parking Lot (on Main Street).

Some items currently needed are: canned fruit, paper towels, and jars of peanut butter and jelly.

Proceeds go to Boots for Bulldogs

County Line Church of the Brethren is hosting a Freedom Fest on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 6 p.m., including a chicken BBQ and free music. Bring your own seating for this free outdoor gospel concert, geared towards the whole family, including a free bouncy house to keep children entertained. The concert will be behind the church, located at 4227 N Hardin Road, Harrod.

Artists performing are:

As part of the summer reading program, Ada Public Library hosts "Read and Relax" every Friday from 1-4 p.m. This is open to all ages. 

Ada Public Library hosts Sensory Science this Friday, June 28, at 11 a.m. for ages 18 months to 5 years old. This program meets regularly to introduce simple, yet fun science concepts to kids and their caregivers.

This is part of the summer reading program. Attend the event and receive a ticket to win weekly prizes.

An alphabetical reference guide to a university located in Ada, Ohio

O N U from A to Z.

Here's a clever way to provide a quick reference guide to Ohio Northern University. Not every university in the U.S. could pull this off. The Icon saw it on the ONU website.

A – Alumni: ONU’s alumni base is 32,000 strong and includes graduates from all 50 states and 63 countries. They provide support and ongoing opportunities for current and future students.

B – Balance: A positive student experience is all about balance. Here, we know the importance of pursuing your passions, whether it be music, art, Greek life, athletics or one of our more than 200 student organizations.

Here's a view of construction underway at the ONU engineering building this summer. For a view of the Ada skyline all the construction worker needs to do is turn around and gaze north, east or west. He's high above the treetops, as the next photo reveals.

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