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Once upon a time in Ada with Lee Crouse

The first circus came to town in 1872
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
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Here's two stories from th 1870s about Ada:

Oct. 9, 1872 - The Great Grady Circus and Menagerie from Kenton, Ohio was the first circus to come to Ada.

1873 the first steam grist mill in the township was built by the Young Brothers. It stood on Lincoln Street opposite the Lutheran church. A scroll mill was built just east of the grist mill and it burned in 1876.

 

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By popular vote Jason Duff awarded coveted Disco Ball trophy

Jason Duff and Marina Hattan win accolades from the judges
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 13, 2016

By Amy Eddings

By popular vote, audience members of “Dancing With the Ada Stars” awarded contestant Jason Duff the coveted Disco Ball trophy.  His vigorous and expressive rendition of the swing with Marina Hattan of the Utah Ballroom Dance Company bested five other Ada locals Saturday night in this stage version of the popular ABC talent competition at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

"I am extremely humbled and appreciative,” Duff told the Ada Icon. “It was a wild experience from start to finish, and certainly a wonderful way to celebrate music and the arts in Ada."

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Familiar Ada names: Elzay, Weihrauch, Spellman, Shepherd

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 13, 2016

These four Ada women were officers of the Ada Parent-Teacher Organization during the 1956-67 school year.

They are standing from left, Mrs. Edward Shepherd, vice-president; Mrs. Von Spellman, secretary; seated from left, Mrs. Howard Elzay, president and Mrs. Clarence Weihrauch, treasurer.

 

 

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Meet Mickie, Icon's dog of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Mickie, 4 month old male dane mix, 32 pounds

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.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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Saturday's entertainment stage will grab the crowd's attention

Guitar duo, steel drum band and America's Got Talent contestant
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Like music?

You’ll love the entertainment at this Saturday’s Ada Harvest and Herb Festival. The performance stage is in the Cole Motor parking lot. All entertainment is free.

It starts with a guitar duo, hands off to a steel drum band and finishes with an America’s Got Talent contestant.

But first, it begins with the singing of The National Anthem by Haley Crouse, Ada High School graduate. Following Crouse, the 2016 Harvest and Herb Festival queen will be crowned.

Here’s the entertainment schedule:

• 1 p.m. - Jim Boedicker and Mike Wright

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Everything you need to know about Saturday's Harvest and Herb Fest!

31st annual event sponsored by Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 12, 2016

Ada rolls out its red carpet on Saturday, Sept. 17, for the 31st annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Festival, according to David Dellifield, this year’s festival director.

The outdoor festival is among the largest crafts festivals in northwestern Ohio, featuring over 150 booths.

Highlights:
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – over 150 craft booths on Main Street
• 9 a.m. - ceremony in depot park for the renovated railroad caboose
• 10 a.m. – parade (from Ada school down Main Street to College)
    (parade forms at 9 a.m. at the Ada school)

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Ada remembers Sept. 11 with impressive ceremony at fire station

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 12, 2016

Ada observed the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States with a ceremony at the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department.

During the ceremony a flag was presented to the fire department. The flag had flown over Camp Five, Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Freedom on July 4 of this year.

SEVERAL PHOTOS BELOW

The flag flag was presented to the fire department on behalf of SPC Cory Kellum to Jay Eply.

(Vickie Garmon photos)

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High-octane Ada offense blast LCC 35-13

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 12, 2016

By Dusty Donley
The high-octane Ada offense returned to form last Saturday afternoon as the Bulldogs traveled to Lima Stadium and pummeled former league rival LCC, 35-13.

BOX SCORE AND MORE PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

Bulldog receiver Chase Sumner had a career day, snagging 14 receptions for 174 yards and 2 scores, helping to keep the Thunderbirds winless for the year. The Bulldog victory moves them to 2-1 on the season, ranking sixth in the division 7, region 28 computer polls.

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Hardin Dems get ready for Harvest and Herb Fest'

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 12, 2016

The Hardin County Democrat Party will hold its September meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Democrat Party Headquarters, 16 N Main St., Kenton.

Main agenda items will be a Hardin County Fair report, final plans for the Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada, the October luncheon and the November election.

Anyone supporting the principles of the Hardin County and Ohio Democrat Party are welcome and encouraged to attend.  

 

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Zeta Tau Alpha photo session

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 12, 2016

Members of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority pose for a group picture in front of Lehr Memorial on Sunday afternoon.

Sunday was Bid Day when the four sororities on campus welcomed new members. ZTA added 16 new members to the 53 women who were already sisters.
(Photo by Jerry Maag)

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