The Jerry Lewis franchise of McDonald’s plans a renovation and modernization of locations in Ada, Van Wert, Shawnee and West Street in Lima in 2019. Modernizations at the restaurants include new furniture, digital self-order kiosks, digital menu boards, and an expansion of McCafe’s counters and display cases.
Similar work was accomplished this year at McDonald’s in Bluffton and in Lima at Elida Road and Market Street locations.
Photos by Monty Siekerman
Friends Kaelah Yearly (left) and Karissa Fox high five high the start of another school year.
The school bell rang for the first time on Monday morning, signaling the start of the 2018-19 academic year. Ada Police and Sheriff’s Department vehicles were apparent in the front of the school when students, teachers, and staff arrived.
In the next photos, students flood into Ada Schools on Monday morning, some running to get inside to learn (or to see their friends).
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
What do a chicken, giant tractor, a mayor, a fire truck, a goat, and candy have in common?
They could all be found at Saturday’s Farmers and Merchants parade. Everybody loves a parade, so says the saying, but kids especially like the annual F&M parade in Ada because of the ton of candy thrown by participants. It’s better than Halloween, and kids don’t have to go door to door in the cold. Children carry home plastic sacks filled with goodies.
The Village of Ada offices report that Gilbert Street, from Buckeye to Lincoln, will be closed from Tuesday until Friday this week for railroad crossing repair. The closure was requested by United Railroad Service, Inc.
By Monty Siekerman
The day dawned bright and shiny for the 105th annual Farmers and Merchants picnic. A nice day brings out the crowd for the downtown parade (see Ada Icon parade photos on Monday evening), the picnic, the entertainment, free swimming, and a day of visiting friends and neighbors at Ada War Memorial Park. In a way, the F&M is like a community reunion since many of those who moved away return to visit those they have known.
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Part 4 of the Icon's recycling series
Hardin County is part of the North Central Ohio Waste Management District (NCOWM). We are one of the largest waste districts in the state, consisting of Hardin, Allen, Champaign, Madison, Union and Shelby counties. There are currently 52 waste districts in Ohio.
