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First grade art

During the final days of the 2012-13 school year staff and student choice awards were presented to artists in Ada elementary art classes. Here's Grace Moser's "Good Luck Hand." It received honorable mention in the first grade "student choice" category. The art work was on exhibit in the elementary office. Watch for a list of all winners.

Ada Girl Scouts puzzle in the park

Ada Girl Scouts have big summer plans.  Hardin County Girl Scouts are taking part in the GSWO Community Challenge & Change Project, which is a USDA grant funded program that asks the girls to develop a project that addresses a community need.

The girls have determined that Ada kids need more activities that encourage healthy lifestyles, promote creative learning, and role model good decision making. They designed an idea for a children’s program that would take place at the park.

A lot to do in June in Hardin County

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance has provided the Icon with this fun filled calendar of events for June and into the summer.  All this information and more can also be found at www.hardinohio.org .

Kenton Parks & Rec Activities

SonWest Roundup VBS at First Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Ada, 305 W North Avenue will host vacation bible school June 24 through June 28. 

SonWest Roundup is open to kids 4 years old through the 6th grade (in the 2013-2014 school year) and will meet daily that week from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Registration available at church office or from 5:45 p.m.-6:00 pm during VBS week.

Ada Farmers' Market opens Thursday afternoon

The Ada Farmers’ Market opens today. It has a new location and new starting date.

Previous to this year, the market was a spring and summer regular feature at the Depot downtown each Thursday.

Deb Curlis, of Community Health Professionals, told The Ada Icon that the market will move to the Health Professionals at 1200 S. Main St. The market will run each Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. starting on June 6. The final market date will be Sept. 26.

The market is open to area vendors who have home-grown or home-made projects. The cost per week is $5, with proceeds going to the Community Health Professionals Hospice Patient Care Fund.

Police docket for May 27- June 2

May 27


  • Traffiic stop Warning for No Headlights
  • Handled Domestic Trouble on N Main St

  • Handled Harassing/Threatening Complaint on Northern View Dr.
  • Handled Suspicious Person Complaint on N Main St

May 28


  • Handled juvenile matter
  • Assist EMS on St. Rt. 235

  • Handled Fight Complaint

  • Handled Hit I Skip Accident

  • Handled Neighbor Dispute Complaint

May 29


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