MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Exempted Village Schools has announced its 2026-2027 program year policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
Each school office and the central office have a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. The State of Ohio Budget for the 2026- 2027 school year includes funding to cover the cost of reduced meals for breakfast and lunch. This provision allows schools to provide no-cost meals to reduced-price meal-eligible students.
MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio Northern University will hold children's auditions for its 31st year of The ONU Holiday Spectacular from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, in ONU's Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Auditions will be held for children ages 5 to 12.
Those auditioning should be ready to participate in a dance call with jazz and/or tap shoes. Please, no prepared dance or vocal solos.
Dates for this year's performances are November 19-21, 2026, at Ohio Northern University; and Dec. 4-6, 2026, at Lima's Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center.
FROM FACEBOOK__Our students thrive because of the incredible volunteers who give their time and talents through the Ada Schools booster organizations. Whether you can lend a hand at events, help behind the scenes, or simply want to support our programs, there's a place for you!
FROM FACEBOOK__It has come to our attention that a flyer is circulating in the Lima area regarding a public pool rental at the Ada Municipal Pool this Friday (July 31).
Please be advised that this rental has been canceled, and there is no public party at the pool.
As a reminder, pool rentals are strictly for small, private events and are limited to a maximum of 100 guests.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting registrations for the 40th Harvest & Herb Festival Parade.
The chamber would like to celebrate the 40-year event with exciting new experiences, favorite traditions and lots of reasons to gather with friends and family.
The parade is set to begin at the Ada school, travel down Main Street and end at College Avenue. Those interested in entering the parade must submit an application by September 5. On the day of the parade, lineup will begin at 9:00 a.m. (one hour before the parade) at the corner of West Montford and Grand Avenue.
Been working on a project that required a little extra creativity, sweat equity or stick-to-it-tivness? (Or know someone who has?) Share the before, during and afters with [email protected] for the Icon's new WIP Wednesdays series.
Ada's David Devier recently purchased a small building in Bowling Green to create a clubhouse for his grandson.
