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Friday morning her Main Street salon will reopen for business; she's taking appointments

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Laurie Watt opened Platiunum Hair Design earlier this spring for two weeks, and was forced to close to due to state mandated business closings. 

On Friday morning, May 15, the shop will reopen as a result of personal service businesses being allowed to reopen in Ohio.

"It's a great relief to me and we are excited to reopen," she told the Icon.

As Ada’s newest Main Street business owner, as she has assumed the ownership of a hair salon on North Main Street.

Renamed Platinum Hair Design, LLC, the full-service salon is located at 228 N. Main St.

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In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Ty Miller is today's senior in the spotlight.

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Ohio's personal care services such as hair salons, barbershops, day spas, nail salons, and tanning facilities may reopen on Friday, May 15, according to Gov. Mike DeWine.

To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine's Personal Services Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for personal care service providers to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at www.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

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The University of Dayton Arena will host the Ohio High School Athletic Association girls basketball state tournament for the next three years, OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass announced Tuesday. Having hosted 125 NCAA basketball tournament games, UD Arena has been the home court for March Madness more than any other facility in the country. 

Renovated in 2019, UD Arena has a seating capacity of 13,000 and has played host to many OHSAA basketball tournament games, along with Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA tournament games. During the regular season, it is the home of the very successful University of Dayton Flyers women’s and men’s basketball teams.

May 18, May 27 and June 2

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Rhodes State will host Virtual Admissions Information Sessions as more students look to attend Rhodes State this summer and fall.  

These sessions will help students navigate the enrollment process to also include an overview of available online services, financial assistance and majors/programs. 

Click here for more details.

The next three Admissions Information Sessions will be on Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, May 27, at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, June 2, at 10 a.m. Students interested in participating can register at www.RhodesState.edu.

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The Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting its 29th case of COVID-19. It is also reporting two additional negative test results.

Recommendations from the CDC and the Kenton Hardin Health Department on church gatherings/services and how to conduct these safely are available by contacting the health department at 419-673-6230.

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