Abbey Anderson rings the bell on the chocho train at Ada Full Gospel Church. The church, located north of Ada on SR 235, sponsors one of the largest Vacation Bible Schools in the area; 130 youngsters attended on Monday evening. VBS there continues nighty from 6 until 9 p.m. through Thursday. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Abraham (a.k.a. Sean Harley) reads Bible verses to second and third graders at Alger First United Methodist Church during Vacation Bible School on Monday evening. This year's theme is Men of the Bible. Nineteen youngsters attended on Monday. VBS there continues from 6:30 until 8 p.m. through Thursday. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Ada High School Band Director Jonathan Lischak is holding band camp this week week to prepare about 40 musicians for the upcoming season. The band will participate in the F & M Picnic and Harvest and Herb Fest parades, the county fair band show, and football games this fall. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Ohio Northern University's Heterick Library is among several construction projects underway in Ada this summer. Certainly at least once in your life you've peeked in windows to watch construction underway. We sent Ken Collins to the library, not to check out books, but to check out the construction underway. For more views, click here.
Through a window dimly: Here are photos of construction on the main floor of Ohio Northern Univesity's Heterick Library, taken through dust-covered windows.
The first-ever Heritage Day Festival takes place in Mt. Blanchard on Saturday, Aug. 20, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting through fireworks that evening.
The Beautification Committee, with help from village council, sponsors the event.
Watch the Icon for additional information later this summer.
