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Ada elementary will hosta Family Science Night for 4th and 5th graders in conjunction with Ohio Northern University on Wednesday, Nov. 4.

Students will be given the opportunity to get hands-on with many activity-filled stations. The event will be from 6-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Here's an update from the Ada school website on events coming to the school.

TODAY: 2nd Grading period begins
Oct 30:  OGT retakes for Jrs and Srs who need it
TONIGHT: FCA @6:50 PM
Oct. 27th: Early Release @ 1:30 for Staff Professional Development
Oct. 30th: Senior Cap & Gown orders for Apollo students at Apollo @7:30 AM

Ada schools have a 2-hour early release on Tuesday, Oct. 27, according to the school.

Monty Siekerman photo and story

That's David "Rico" Rodriguez waving from the cupola of Van's Corner at State Route 235 and Old Route 30 located north of Ada.

He's showing all Icon readers the major work that has been done on the building in recent weeks to turn the structure into a family restaurant called Cherico's.

Several historical parts of the building have been retained, such as the pine floor and cupola.

The photo shows an expanded dining area with the roofline extended on three sides for open air-dining.

In addition, the second floor will be turned into an eating area.

By Monty Siekerman

Pharmacy students "demonstrated," more like rallied, at the Ada Public Library on Thursday, wanting Congressman Bob Latta's support of House Bill 592 which would make pharmacists Medicare providers in medically underserved areas such as Hardin county.

CLICK HERE FOR "WHAT THIS ALL MEANS" - COLUMN OF OPINION.

About 45 students and professors were armed with a bullhorn and signs as they waited to meet with LuAnne Cooke, a district representative for Congressman Latta.

Ada school students will observe Red Ribbon Week Oct. 26-30, sponsored by the Beta Club, according to Tracy Breidenbach, K-8th grade guidance counselor.

Here are the daily themes, which are part of the week:                                              

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