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April 2016

Village asking for community assistance in confidential income survey

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Ada village officials are asking for residents to assist in a program that many offset the cost of an upcoming improvement project.

The Village Voice addresses the issue, and the Voice follows:

The Village is considering a number of capital improvement projects for the water and sewer systems in the Village.

These projects will enhance the water quality, in supply, treatment and distribution for the water utility system users.

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Joe D. Allen worked at Clark Equipment for 28 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Joe D. Allen, 86, died on Tuesday, April 05, 2016 at 11:45 a.m. at his residence in McGuffey.

He was born on Jan. 28, 1930, in McGuffey, Ohio, to Eric and Martha (Basore) Allen who preceded him in death. On Feb. 19, 1955 he married Rose Lamb and she died on May 23, 2005.

Joe was a flame cutter at Clark Equipment Company from 1953 to 1981.   He later worked at Trinity Enterprises in Lima, Ohio from 1981 to 1982.   Joe was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Korean War.   Joe was a member of the Victory Chapel of Praise Rural Alger, Ohio.   He was a member of the AMVETS Post #1994 of Kenton and a member of the McGuffey Conservation Club.

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Betty Jarnagin 1926-2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Betty L. Jarnagin, 90, died on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2:25 p.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

She was born on Jan. 1, 1926, in Green County, Tenn., to Orville and Verdie (Wallace) Bryant who preceded her in death. On Feb. 7, 1944, she married Porter Jarnagin and he died on Dec. 13, 1992.

Betty worked for United Technology of Kenton for 17 ½ years as an assembler.      She also worked at Rudolph Food Company of Westminster, Ohio for 3 years.  She was a member of the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center.    

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Here are Junior High vocal music results from April 2 contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Here are the Ada Junior High vocal music results from the April 2 solo and ensemble contest at Elida.

The following students received a I - Superior rating on their vocal solos
Josie Poling
Barrette Jones
Ethan Hull
Karissa Fox
Jacob Thaxton
Alex Morgan
Alyssa Wince
John Shrader
Rebecca MacDonald

The following students received a II - Excellent rating on their vocal solos
Kaylee Huffer
Kesewa Akyeampong
Grace Allison

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Bluffton Circle K camera shows robbery in process - Tuesday AM

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Bluffton police filed this report this morning to the Icon concerning a robbery at Circle K on Commerce Lane.

Police encourage anyone with information to contact police department at 419-358-2961.​

On Tuesday, April 5, at approximately 4:48 a.m., the Circle K store located on Commerce Lane in Bluffton, Hancock County, was robbed by a white male with a firearm. 

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What's for lunch in Ada school cafeteria in April? Here's the menu

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

What's for lunch in the Ada school cafeteria in April?

The school menu is now on the Icon. Click here to access it.

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Spring wellness challenge signup underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Sign up is underway for the 2016 Spring Wellness Challenge according to OSU Extension Educator in Hardin County, Jami Dellifield.

It is a free six week on-line email challenge designed to help participants improve their health by encouraging physical activity, enjoying healthy foods, and practicing sound fitness suggestions.

Those who sign up will receive two weekly e-communications from Ohio State University Extension containing research based nutrition, health and fitness information.

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ONU students conduct ‘STEM Academy’ at Columbus Grove Elementary 

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Ohio Northern University students conducted a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Academy at Columbus Grove Elementary School on Thursday, March 31.

After an opening presentation from Dr. Todd France, assistant professor of engineering education, each of the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students participated in four different mini-workshops. Each grade-specific, 60-minute workshop was conducted by two ONU engineering students.

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This month at the Ada Public Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 5, 2016

What's happening at the Ada Public Libary in April? Where should we begin Here's a daily listing of April events from the library's calendar.

April 5 11am Family Storytime 6pm Family Storytime 7pm Adult Book Group
April 6 3:30pm Pancake Pandemonium (6th-12th grades) 6:30pm Knit & Crochet
April 7 11am Sensory Science (18 mos.-5years)
April 8 3:30pm Wii Games

April 11 3:30pm Teen Board Games 6:00pm Coloring Club
April 12 11am Family Storytime 5:30pm-6:30pm Computer Basics with Max 6pm Family Storytime April 14 3:30pm LEGO-Palooza (all ages)
April 15 Library Closed. Staff Training.

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This dog of the week is very special

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 4, 2016

Three-legged dog named Leo male 2-year-old St Bernard mix

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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