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The answer to the Qs: What's the meaning of the blue, green and yellow flags and paint?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 1, 2016

Story and photos by Ken Collins
Ada service department employee Rob Mix spent Friday locating water services in preparation for upcoming storm sewer improvements in Ada this spring.

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Mix then marked each spot with blue paint and/or blue flags, color-coded to indicate "water." 

Green flags and paint indicate "sewer," while yellow indicates "gas."

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International food, talent show, dancing, all part of multicultural fair April 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 1, 2016

Ohio Northern University will hold its annual Multicultural Fair in the ONU Sports Center on Friday, April 8, from 5-8 p.m.

This event is a collaboration between ONU’s International Services, World Student Organization, Multicultural Planning Committee and Student Senate. It is part of the annual United for Awareness Week.

The new, larger location will provide more space for free food, cultural booths, a cultural talent show and dancing

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Congressman Latta addresses Dicke Forum

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 1, 2016

Ohio Northern University welcomed Rep. Bob Latta to the Dicke Forum on March 29.

The topic of Latta’s talk was ”How important is the manufacturing industry to government? How is the government supporting the manufacturing industry in Ohio and surrounding region?”

It was followed by a question-and-answer session with those in attendance. The event was co-sponsored by the Department of Technological Studies and the Department of History, Politics, and Justice.

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Bluffton Farmers' Market vendor meeting April 5; market opens May 7

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 1, 2016

The Bluffton Farmers’ Market invites interested vendors to an information meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, in the third floor of the Bluffton town hall, according to Greg Probst, market manager.

The market’s opening date is Saturday, May 7, in the Citizens National Bank parking lot on South Main Street, Bluffton. This is the market’s 12th season.

The market will be open each Saturday from May 7 through the last Saturday of October. Market hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon.

The April 5 vendor meeting includes a presentation from the Allen County Health Department, which covers some of the market rules and regulations.

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Ada  on Trump’s short list for major announcement?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 31, 2016

Could Ada be the location of a major announcement soon by Donald Trump, presidential hopeful?

Candidate Trump may have narrowed down to five small Ohio communities, each with a four-year liberal arts college, as possibly locations where he may announce his choice of a vice presidential running mate.

The Icon understands the five villages in the final cut include:
• Ada, home of Ohio Northern University
• Bluffton, home of Bluffton University
• Granville, in Licking County, home of Denison University
• Gambier, in Knox County, home of Kenyon College
• Hiram, in Portage County, home of Hiram College

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Easter chalk art

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 31, 2016

Ada's chalk artists were at work on Easter Sunday weekend. Members of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church congregation hid 400 Easter eggs for youth to find. And, Easter chalk art filled the church sidewalks. For more photos of the egg hunt click here. (Ken Collins photo)

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