First United Methodist Church will conduct a drive-thru Ash Wednesday service as it did last year, according to Rev. Brandi Rigsby, pastor.
This year Ash Wednesday is March 6. It marks the beginning of the Lenten season.
“Last year the congregation hosted a drive-thru Ash Wednesday service, and over 65 people participated in the imposition of ashes,” she said.
“We will, once again, host a drive-thru Ash Wednesday service that allows many to receive ashes and a blessing, who otherwise would not be able to attend a traditional Ash Wednesday service.”
Ada schools are cancelled for Tuesday, Feb. 12, according to Meri Skilliter, superintendent.
This is the second day in a row for the school closing. Ada went to a 2-hour delay at 5:27 a.m. The announcement to close for the day was on Ohio Alerts at 7:51 a.m.
What's on your Saturday calendar? Make time for Colleges Against Cancer at ONU's King Horn Sports Center.
The 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. event hads lots of family-friendly events plus a serious side, of raising funds to fight cancer.
This year's goal is $10,000 and the student group planning the event has already raised $5,224.65.
A schedule is attached. It starts with a 5 p.m. survivorship dinner. Then, the doors open at 6 p.m. and the evening includes everything from an opening ceremony to pie a professor, Zumba, a dance team, Mr. and Mrs. Relay, luminarias - and that's just until midnight.
Jackie Sperling, one of Saturday's chocolate bake-off judges at the Ada Public Library, talks about the entries in this year's contest. Lots of photos and the winners are here.
Hey, kids, invite Timothy Chrissobolis to your next party.
Hey, adults, invite Timothy’s mom, Erin, to your next party. And don’t forget to ask them to bring something chocolate for dessert.
The mother-son duo won first place in their respective divisions (adult and youth) in Saturday’s 7th annual chocolate bake-off at the Ada Public Library.
Timothy entered a brownie cake with cookie butter frosting. His mom entered an Oreo chocolate cake.
Depending upon how you looked at it, the four judges either had a very tough time or, had the time of their life, tasting and scoring the entries.
Due to the number of cancellations, Friday, Feb. 15, will be a regular school day for Ada students and not a professional development day, Meri Skilliter, Ada superintendent told the Icon this afternoon. The day was origianal set as a non-school day.
