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In the past seven days, temperatures ranged from a low of 6 degrees on Nov. 12 to a high of 49 degrees on Nov. 18, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. Additional weather information for the week is on chart above.

And, there's still time to order spirit wear; and don't forget the book fair

The countdown to a Thanksgiving break at Ada schools is underway.  Several activities, however take place in the school before the break.

Parent-teacher conferences span two days. The first is Monday, Nov. 25, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. The second is on a no-school day, Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Elementary school book fair is open from Wednesday, Nov. 20, to Tuesday, Nov. 26. Every purchase from the book fair earns rewards for the school. Hours are:
   Wednesday-Friday, 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
   Monday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 
   Tuesday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

And will be open the evening of Nov. 26 during parent-teacher conferences

Elementary school book fair is open from Wednesday, Nov. 20 to Tuesday, Nov. 26. 

Hours are:

  • Wednesday-Friday, 8:45-3:45 p.m.
  • Monday, 25 Nov., 8-3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, 26 Nov., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Every purchase from the book fair earns rewards for the school.

The Icon spotted GVE THNX on a white Chevy convertible in Ada.

But, did you know it's ranked 7th safety city in Ohio?

According to figures based upon FBI crime data, including violent crime and property, an organization called HomeSnacks rates Ada as the 7th safety city in Ohio.

Although Ada is technically a village, the data includes Ohio Northern University students, which bumps up the population above 5,000, making Ada a city. 

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HomeSnacks lists the following as the top 10 safest cities in Ohio for 2020:

Salvation Army bell-ringer volunteers sought in Ada

If interested, contact Kathy Reese at 419-889-1845 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Bell ringers need: No experience necessary, except for a desire to ring a bell and help change a life.

The Hardn County Salvation Army Unit invites Ada area residents to volunteer as a holiday bell ringer in November and December in Ada, according to Kathy Reese chairperson.

“Ada bell ringers are needed from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on five dates this season," said Reese.

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