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It ends Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 26, 2013

Want a creative way to pay off your Ada Public Librry overdue book fines? From now until Friday, Sept. 27, the Ada Public Library will be collecting canned goods and non perishable items to assist the local food pantry, according to Amanda Bennett, director. Your donation will clear fines of $5 or less from your account (Food donations do not count toward replacement fees).
 

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Parade, pep rally, spirit week, king and queen, dance...sounds like homecoming is approaching

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 26, 2013

A parade, pep rally, spirit week, king and queen, dance…sounds like Ada High School’s homecoming is approaching. It is and the Ada High School student council sponsors this year’s event.

Homecoming is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5. Events begin next week during Spirit Week.

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Get a close look at the Andromeda Galaxy Friday night at ONU Observatory

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 26, 2013

The ONU Astronomy Club invites Icon viewers to attend the next event at the ONU Observatory. The theme is "The Andromeda Galaxy," and the free event runs from 8 to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27.

The Friday program's main target will be the Andromeda Galaxy, the biggest, brightest galaxy in the northern sky (after the Milky Way).

Dr. J. Pinkney, professor of physics and astronomy at ONU, will give a short presentation on this galaxy around 9 p.m., followed by a Q&A session.

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Ada's TV anchors

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Emily Keckler (left) and Bri Agner, Ada High School seniors, read the morning announcements to Ada students. The two are in a communication class that is responsible for reading announcements. Emily and Bri have the assignment for this week. The photo is taken from a television screen in the school media center.

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Ada midget football team invites community to Oct. 13 cancer walk

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 25, 2013

The Ada midget football team will host a cancer walk at the Ada War Memorial Stadium and Park from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13. Pre-registration begins at 1:30 p.m.

SPONSOR AND ORDER FORMS ARE ATTACHMENTS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Tim Campbell, coach, said, "This is a fun event open to the public and everyone of all ages. Be part of our pack and join the fight."

All money, donations and t-shirt order forms are due to Campbell by Monday, Sept. 30. "Not only is this a chance to support the fight against cancer, it is also an opportunity to help young athletes come together as a team and become involved in service to Ada."

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Linda Armstrong named branch manager of U.S. Bank, Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Linda Armstrong is the new branch manager of Ada's U.S. Bank, 528 S. Main St. The Findlay native assumed the position in mid-August.

She has 20 years of managerial experience and 10 years in auditing and banking experience. Armstrong is a University of Findlay graduate with a degree in business and accounting.

Armstrong is active in several civic and non-profit organizations. She had served as vice president of the Seneca County Habitat for Humanity.

"I'm looking forward to becoming involved in the Ada community," said Armstrong. "Ada has a great small town feel and it's really nice to be here."

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