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Arbor Day Foundation designation

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In June, the Arbor Day Foundation honored Ohio Northern University once again as a Tree Campus USA university for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship.

"The Tree Campus USA program will have a long-lasting impact at Ohio Northern as it engages college students and local citizens to plant trees and create healthier communities for people to enjoy for decades to come," said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. 

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So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

Volunteer organization encourages students from grades K to 12

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Ada Academic Boosters launched its 2020-21 membership drive this week.

The volunteer organization recognizes and encourages academic achievement in grades K through 12 in the Ada schools.

This year’s drive seeks monetary donations and volunteers. A member form is attached at the bottom of this story.

Several membership levels are available:
• Family membership $10
• Purple level $25
• Gold level $50
• Lamp of Knowledge level $100
• Academic excellence $250

Ada Adventure, Rotary chicken barbecue, Lincoln Highway garage sale

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Three August events have Ada written all over them.

• On Thursday, Aug. 6, Ohio Northern University hosts a new program "Ada Adventure" as a part of its Welcome Weekend with new students. 

Throughout the day (from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) students will walk throughout the downtown area in small groups to explore the village. Ohio Northern University is hoping to point out all of the businesses and opportunities for the new students. 

Part 5 in a series on The Remington Walk "The Cheyenne"

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Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Ada community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.

As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art located on The Remington Walk on the Ohio Northern University campus. For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience. 

Either way, it’s an opportunity to take a walk and view some art that is uniquely Ada. The Walk is spread through campus and may be viewed by following the ONU walking path, beginning near Affinity Village, west of The Freed Center.

First day of school is Aug. 17

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Ready, Set, Grow Preschool located at 301 N. Main St., Ada, released the following policies for families related to reducing the spread of COVID-19.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF
All students will need to be walked in to and out of the building by an adult. Masks or shields will be worn by everyone over the age of 10 during pick-up and drop-off.

Student temperatures will be taken at drop-off. If a student has a temperature over 100 degrees F, they will be unable to attend until they have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine.

Students will wash hands upon entering the classroom and before leaving.

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