Ada's latest news

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Jumbo Junior Farmers 4-H Club met on July 11, 2016 for their seventh meeting of the year.  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Evan Lyle followed by the 4-H Pledge led by Skye Shaffer.  Roll call was answered with favorite animal by 15 members with 2 advisors and 4 parents/guests present.  

In old business, 4-H Camp this week starting on Wednesday. The club has several members who will attend.  The open house for the township hall was a success over the weekend!  Thanks to all of the volunteers to sweep the barns, make cookies and clean up during the event.  T-shirts were handed out to the members who ordered them.

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The Ada VFW Post 9381 will expand its car show this year after a successful first year. This year’s show is Saturday afternoon, July 16, at the VFW Post, 2147 State Route 235, north of Ada.

Last year's event drew 40 cars and 15 motorcycles.

New this year will be a truck category.

Registration of $10 is from 2 to 4 p.m. Judging is from 4 to 6 p.m. and awards are presented at 6:30 p.m.

Trophies will be awarded for car, bike and truck categories, best of show, people's choice award, participant's award, mayor's choice award.

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What's your favorite color? There's an entire spectrum of colors in women's clothing at ReStore on North Main Street, Ada. Stop in and browse.

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After a week-long summer camp Ada High School's Varsity Singers present their 2016-17 show premier performance.

It's at 7 p.m., Friday, July 15, in the Ada school auditorium and is open to the publicc.

"Love is in the Air" is the show theme.

WATCH THE REHEARSAL VIDEO BELOW
...AND CHECK OUT THE 13 PHOTOS.

Under the direction of their new vocal director, Scott Henning, instrumental director, Jonathan Lischak, and new choreographer Zach Triscari, the Singers will compete at Piqua, Findlay, Medina, Marion Harding, Marysville, as well as host their annual Music Feast show choir competition this school year.

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Ada’s newest North Main Street business is actually two businesses, operated by one family:
• Streamline Insurance Solutions
• Wine and Design

The two businesses relocated from South Main Street to 220 N. Main St. earlier this spring and plan a Saturday, July 23, grand opening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will feature door prizes, a food truck, an opportunity to meet the staff and a special visit from Cinderella, compliments of "Art Me!" a traveling paint and party studio from Ottawa.

Watch the Icon for more grand opening details.

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Ada youth know the secret of staying cool on a hot July afternoon. The secret involves water. Here's some shots from the Ada Municipal Swimming Pool.

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