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IRS offers "fresh start" changes

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 22, 2012

 

The Internal Revenue Service  announced another expansion of its "Fresh Start" initiative by offering more flexible terms to its Offer in Compromise (OIC) program that will enable some of the most financially distressed taxpayers clear up their tax problems and in many cases more quickly than in the past.

"This phase of Fresh Start will assist some taxpayers who have faced the most financial hardship in recent years," said IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman. "It is part of our multiyear effort to help taxpayers who are struggling to make ends meet."

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Apollo student built home goes up for June auction

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 21, 2012

Apollo Career Center Carpentry and Construction and Equipment Technology classes are putting the finishing touches on Apollo's student-built house.

Open Houses will be held June 3, 1-3 p.m. The stone and vinyl ranch is is located on a wooded lot in Cridersville at 723 Briarwood. The interior includes three bedrooms,
two full baths, Granite countertops and custom cabinets. It will be offered at public auction Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m.

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Boehm and Rojas awarded Rotary scholarships

Posted by Abigail Neville on Sunday, May 20, 2012

Ada seniors Mitchel Boehm and Rogelio "Roy" Rojas were each awarded $500 scholarships by the Ada Rotary Club.

ONU Professor and local Rotarian Bill Trudeau announced the awards at the recent high school awards banquet.

Boehm plans to attend Ohio State University-Lima and will major in computer networking. 

Rojas, pictured with Trudeau, hopes to become a doctor.  His college plans are pending.

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Ada school year coming to a close - but still lots of activities

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 18, 2012

One more week...actually only four more days of school.

Here are some school announcements pertaining to the last week of school.

ATTENTION ART AND SPANISH STUDENTS GOING ON THE CHICAGO TRIP NEXT YEAR: There will be an informational meeting for parents and students at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria on Wednesday, May 23. See Miss Bucher if you will be unable to attend.

STUDENTS INTERESTED IN CROSS COUNTRY: There will be a cross country meeting immediately after school on Wednesday, May 23, in the cafeteria. Interested students should attend for pertinent information on practice schedule and start date.

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High school volunteers visiting Ada June 9 – need help?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 18, 2012

The Village of Ada will be running informational articles about Village policies and services currently offered. These articles will be for informational purposes only, and further details and the complete Codified Ordinances may be found on the Village website, www.adaohio.org, or by calling the Village Water Office at 419-634-4045.

On Saturday, June 9th, participants in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Foundation Seminar will be performing community service throughout the village.

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Safe Routes to School Team invites public input

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Ada’s Safe Routes to School Team invite Icon viewers to a 6 p.m., Thursday, May 17, public meeting in the Ada School cafeteria.

The meeting’s purpose is to have public input on the Safe Routes to School program. The program’s goals follow:

1 - Improve the environment around the school to encourage walking and bicycling to and from our school,
2 - Expand the school’s curriculum and activities to include safety and education programs that will teach our children pedestrian and bicycling safety, and
3 -  Hold events to encourage walking and bicycling.

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