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She helped found the Ada Dog Park

Rhonda Crouse of Ada has joined Coldwell Banker King Thompson, Marysville, as a realtor. She serves clients in the Ada, Bath and Lima areas and across northwestern and central Ohio.

She is a member of National Association of Realtors, West Central Association of Realtors, Columbus Board of Realtors. She has six year’s experience, from 2000-2006, as a realtor for Coldwell Banker King Thompson. 

“I have worked in the hospitality field for the past 10 years,” she said. “This includes at The Inn At ONU, Hilton Garden Inn, Findlay, and Hancock Hotel, Findlay.  I have also been a brand ambassador for several companies such as Lego, Disney and Straight Talk Wireless.” 

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Ada Alligator summer swim team lost a dual meet at West Ohio Aquatic League foe Bluffton on a cool, overcast Monday evening.

Versatile Adaite Carlie Oldfield won five individual races across all strokes in the girls 13-14 age bracket to pace the Gators. She won the 50-meter freestyle, 50 butterfly, 50 backstroke, 100 free and 100 individual medley.

Gator Chloe Kemmere took first in four races in the girls 9-10 division. She won the 50 fly, 50 back, 50 free and 100 IM. Claire Kemmere finished first in three 11-12 events: the 100 free, 50 fly and 50 back.

June 15 was National Nature Photography Day. The ONU Department of Art and Design shared this photo of Ohio Northern University on its Facebook page.

The department invites Icon viewers to share your favorite nature picture of Ohio Northern! #NaturePhotographyDay

Sign-ups underway - details in this story

Ohio Northern University is currently registering organizations, businesses and residents for its sixth annual Ada Community Engagement (ACE) Day to be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, according to Jacob Isaacson, ONU coordinator of student activities.

Bid opening June 28; project completion deadline Oct, 31

The village of Ada is accepting bids for its 2019 street projects, according to Jami Hall, village administrator.

Bids are due at noon, Friday, June 28, and will be opened at that time in the village municipal building. The village has placed an Oct. 31, 2019, deadline on all projects

A map at the bottom of this story shows the project areas.

This year’s projects include:

Alleys – mill and compact
• North Johnson to North Simon between East Buckeye and East Highland
• East Highland to East Montford between Johnson and Simon

Anna Mae Spallinger, resident of Vancrest of Ada, shows off her painted face during Saturday's Vancrest carnival. Watch the Icon for more photo from the carnival all weeklong.

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