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Register now for 6th annual “Super Bowl” battle of Ada organizations

Posted by Staff on Thursday, April 11, 2024

The 6th annual Super Bowl battle of Ada organizations is an evening of fellowship, fun and games hosted by the Ada Rotary Club:

April 23, 2024
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Norada Lanes, Ada

Dedicated to the Memory of Kevin Mierzejewski (1961-2018). Activities include 50/50 raffle tickets. All proceeds benefit Ada Rotary community projects and scholarships.

Registration is $125 per team, for a team of four bowlers. This includes three games of bowling, shoes, a large pizza and a pitcher of pop.

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What to expect when you're expecting a total solar eclipse, part 3

Posted by Staff on Monday, April 8, 2024

 April 8 Cloud cover forecast from the National Weather Service, Cleveland

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The day of the total solar eclipse is here and as of 6:00 a.m. in Bluffton (where I live) you wouldn’t know it. On Sunday, April 7, downtown Bluffton seemed much like any other Sunday, except for a few more shops being open.

According to an April 7 report from Hometown Stations, the Allen County EMA expects the greatest traffic congestion to be centered on areas with hotels. 

The National Weather Service Forecast Office for Cleveland expects sky cover at the 3:00 p.m. hour to be 31% in the Icon readership area. 

TIME FRAME
In the 45810 and 45817 area codes, the Duration of Totality–when the moon will totally cover the sun–will be 3 minutes and 47 seconds, from approximately 3:10-3:14 p.m. The sky will begin to darken at 1:55 p.m. and return to normal at 4:26 p.m.

EYE SAFETY
The longest-lasting potential impact of the eclipse is eye damage. Looking directly at the sun can result in serious and permanent eye injury.

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What to expect when you're expecting a total solar eclipse, part 2

Posted by Staff on Thursday, April 4, 2024

NOTE: As of April 5, the forecast for Monday afternoon is mostly sunny with a high near 71 degrees.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Icon has sifted through local and national resources to provide you with the following tips on what to expect when you’re in the “path of totality” of the total solar eclipse in the communities of Ada and Bluffton on Monday, April 8, 2024.

EYE SAFETY
The longest-lasting potential impact of the eclipse is eye damage. Looking directly at the sun can result in serious and permanent eye injury. The retina does not have pain receptors, so damage can be done without immediate symptoms.

Special eclipse glasses are being offered by many local businesses and organizations. Look for ISO-approved solar-eclipse glasses that include labels with the name of the manufacturer, instructions for safe use and warnings of the dangers of improper use. 

Even your camera needs a solar filter on the lens. Photographing the eclipse can damage camera sensors, including cell phone cameras.

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You Can't Beat the House! is spring AHS drama production

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The Ada Drama Club has been working very hard in preparation for this year’s high school play, You Can’t Beat the House!

The cast will bring this hilarious story to the stage on April 5-7, 2024. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:00 p.m., and the Sunday show is at 3:00 p.m.

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2nd Annual USV Spring Craft & Vendor Show on March 30

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 28, 2024

The 2nd Annual USV Performing Arts Boosters Spring Craft & Vendor Show is Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Upper Scioto Valley High School in McGuffey, Ohio.

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March 27 Community Meal at St. Mark Lutheran

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 25, 2024

St. Mark Lutheran--located at the corner of Johnson and Lincoln Streets in Ada--will again be serving it's free community meal on Wednesday, March 27, from 5 to 6:30 (or until they run out). 

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