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Area libraries will soon be wrapping up Summer Read programs, providing their patrons with a variety of activities to enliven summer days and to promote a love of reading.

The Alger Public Library has announced the following thank you list, recognizing local sponsors who have made donations toward the 2023 Summer Read program. 

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By Meredith Donnelly, secretary/reporter

The eighth meeting of the Lynn Valley Farmers 4-H Club was held on July 12 at the Lynn Township Hall.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Owen Stuck

4-H Pledge led by Lila Harder

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The following eleven land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in June 2023 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon HERE.

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COLUMBUS--On July 7, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joined by Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Lori Criss, and Ohio 988 Administrator Doug Jackson, recognized the positive impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Ohioans following one year of state-and-nationwide implementation. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides residents with one, easy to remember number to call–988–when they or someone they know is in crisis.

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The American Red Cross continues to report a blood supply shortage and encourage donors to make an appointment at upcoming blood drive events.

July blood drives in the Icon readership areas include:

Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
116 Church Street, Bluffton, OH 45817

Monday, July 31, 2023, 11:30 a..m.-5:30 p.m.
Visiting Nurses & Hospice
1200 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810

To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Red Cross is offering several incentives to donors who come out to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.

July 12-Aug 12: Those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark/

July 17-31: Presenting donors will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, while supplies last. Donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark/

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In an annual collaborative program, Ada churches will be handing out backpacks and school supplies for Ada students in grades K-12.

From 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday July 31 at the Ada Schools front parking lot, the Bulldog Backpack Blessings project take place thanks the following sponsors:

  • Ada Family Center
  • Ada First Baptist
  • Ada First Presbyterian
  • Ada First United Methodist
  • Grace Gospel

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