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5 ALLENS

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 6, 2017

The Icon spotted 5 ALLENS in Ada. You'll see it on a white Ford. We invite viewers to help us identify the meaning of this plate.

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Detergent sale underway

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 4, 2017

Proceeds from the Ada Music Booster's detergent sale will go toward the production of this spring's Ada High School musical "The Wedding Singer." Deadline for orders is March 22.

The sale features detergent, fabric softener, and dish soap packaged in a 5 gallon bucket with a pump for easy dispensing.  These are high quality private label products not affiliated with big name brands.  

Each bucket sells for $45.  The detergent and fabric softeners are available in a variety of scents. Detergent and dishwasher PODS are also available.  A container of detergent PODS will wash 200 loads while a container of dishwasher PODS will wash 250 loads for the same $45 price.

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Ada Exempted Village School District kindergarten registration

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 4, 2017

The Ada Exempted Village School District kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year will be held during the week of March 13 through 17 at Ada Elementary. Times will be from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. Registration also will be open on Tuesday, March 14, from  5 until 7 p.m. One's child need not attend registration. 

Kindergarten screening to be held May 8 and 9

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ReStore 40 bags in 40 days

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

If you are doing the 40 bags in 40 days for Lent, please know that ReStore would love to have your unwanted treasures (let the trash men have your unwanted trash). Either come into the store during our business hours or drop off inside the back door. We are sorry, but we cannot take in furniture or appliances

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No more floods!

Ream Street storm sewer project nearly halfway completed
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 3, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The Ream Street storm sewer project is nearly halfway complete. This photo shows work being carried out at the intersection of Simon and Lehr.

Another project, paving a portion of Eric Wolber Avenue, will begin March 13.

A portion of the far east side of the village occasionally would flood during a deluge. Thus, a storm sewer project is being undertaken to remedy the situation.

A small, old, clay tile is being replaced with a large 36-inch tile placed 12 feet deep.

Zee Contractors, Holland, Ohio, is doing the work for $347,000 with 80 percent paid by the state.

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Pool bids come in under estimate

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, March 2, 2017

The Village received five bids for the swimming pool project, all under the engineer's estimate of $1.4 million. Council members may decide which bidder was successful when they meet on March 21.

Work is slated to begin Sept. 5, which is after the upcoming season. Completion is set for April of next year.

Renovations include a new filtration system, new concrete around the pool, the renovation of the bathhouse, the addition of a splash pool, and a new concession stand. The pool itself will be unchanged

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