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It started with one person holding one sign

By Bel Mancuso
George Floyd, 46, was not the first victim of police brutality. 

But his death spurred an uproar across all 50 states and 18 countries. Despite Ada’s small size, there were many who were outraged by Floyd’s death and decided to it was time to demand change. 

The first protest was held on Sunday, May 31, on Ohio Northern University property, across from East of Chicago. 

It was started by Gabe D. Rastatter, who is a third-year law student at Ohio Northern University. Once others saw him protesting a crowd began to join.

United Way of Hardin County will hold its Radio Day for United Way auction on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Businesses, organizations and individuals interested in donating items can contact the United Way by calling 419-675-1860.

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

Council hires staff in special meeting

Ada council hired its 2020 swimming pool staff in a special meeting on June 9.

It is the village intention to open the Ada pool on Wednesday, July 1. An additional council discussion will take place soon regarding specific pool guidelines. Watch the Icon for those updates.

Ashley Sumner of Ada, and a recent Ohio University graduate, will manager the pool. Assistant managers are Alexa Hawk (covid-19 compliance manger), Josie Poling and Caitlyn Stover.

Here is the staff hired on Tuesday.

Eli Sexton, village of Ada construction-maintenance employee, waters one of the many hanging flower baskets on Ada's Main Street.

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Attention college graduates in the Ada Icon viewership area.

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