Regional news

The Ada pool is closed today (Wednesday, June 2) due to rain and cooler temperatures.

Concerning covid-19 related heath orders

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an order rescinding the following COVID-19-related health orders:

• The Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Jails and Detention Facilities.

• The Director’s Order to Release Protected Health Information to Ohio’s First Responders.

• The Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings.

• The Director’s Order for Retail and Business Compliance for Facial Coverings through the State of Ohio.

• The Second Amended Director’s Order on Adult Day Support Services and Vocational Habilitation Services.

Ada Memorial Day observation on Monday

Roger L. Friend, American Legion Department of Ohio commander, is the guest speaker of the Monday, May 31, Ada Memorial Day service, according to Matt Crawford, commander of the Ada American Legion.

The ceremony is at Woodlawn Cemetery at 1 p.m. on May 31. It is held in cooperation between the Ada American Legion and Ada Veterans of Foreign Wars.

In case or rain, the service will take place at the Ada VFW Post 9381, north of Ada.

Friend was appointed commander of the American Legion Department of Ohio in 2019.

As department commander of the largest veteran’s organization statewide, Friend is the lead ambassador of over 540 post and 90,000 members.

Here's all the details about taking a dip, a dive or a slide

It's official. Summer is here: the Ada swimming pool is open. Here's what you need to know:
Pool Hours:
1 to 8 p.m., seven days a week

Admission:
$4 per person. Children 3 and under are free
Early Bird Pool passes are available until June 20. Details are at the bottom of this story. 

Special events
Midnight swims on Tuesdays from 8 p.m. to midnight

Lap swims:
Mondays-Fridays,  noon-1 p.m.

Thursdays in June:  
Pool closes at 4 p.m. for swim meets

Many traditional summer events are returning - here's June's list

June appears to be busting out all over in Ada. As the summer emerges, events that were unable to take place last year are beginning to return to life.

For example, there will be a library summer reading program, several Ada High School camps plus a return of high school camps at Ohio Northern University.

And, the Ada swimming pool opens for the summer on Saturday.

The Icon’s “Hometown Happenings” includes a detailed list of June activities in Ada.

Darlene Bowers compiled the list, which ranges from events planned at:
• Ada school
• Ohio Northern University
• Ada Public Library
• The Inn at ONU
• Public meetings

Roger Friend, American Legion Department of Ohio commander, is the guest speaker

Roger L. Friend, American Legion Department of Ohio commander, is the guest speaker of the Monday, May 31, Ada Memorial Day service, according to Matt Crawford, commander of the Ada American Legion.

The ceremony is at Woodlawn Cemetery at 1 p.m. on May 31. It is held in cooperation between the Ada American Legion and Ada Veterans of Foreign Wars.

In case or rain, the service will take place at the Ada VFW Post 9381, north of Ada.

Friend was appointed commander of the American Legion Department of Ohio in 2019.

As department commander of the largest veteran’s organization statewide, Friend is the lead ambassador of over 540 post and 90,000 members.

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