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September 2016

Ada Friends Program sign-up underway -here's your invite to participate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The Ada Friends Program is gearing up for the 2016-17 school year, according to Lauren Brackman, coordinator of the program. Assistant coordinator this year is Kara Dilts.

Ada Friends involves mentoring between Ohio Northern University students and students in the Ada schools from Kindergarten through eighth grade. This is the 25th year for the program.

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Get them while they're hot: Tickets for Dancing with the Ada Stars

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Back by popular demand The Freed Center Biggs Theatre hosts "Dancing with the Ada Stars" at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10.

Performing are Ada locals:
• Jason Duff
• Amy Eddings
• Shane Tilton
• Kelly Kobiela
• Scott Henning
• Karen Kier
• Special guest: The ONU Dance Company

PHOTOS BELOW -

Based on the hit television show, watch these community members compet for the Mirror Ball Trophy. 

Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for faculty and staff, $10 for seniors and $5 for students and children.

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Bulldog cross country, volleyball and golf results

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS GROVE - The Ada cross country team kicked off their season by running in the 25-team Columbus Grove Invitational Saturday morning.

"All the kids took 1-3 minutes off of their times we recorded in practice Wednesday, and competed well," said first-year head coach Josh Klein. "I am very happy with their performance; it is a great way to start the season."

Freshman Abbie James took 11th in the 110-runner girls race with a time of 20:48 over the 3.1-mile course to post the top Bulldog finish.

Eric Armbrecht paced the Ada boys with a time of 19:43, good for 90th in the huge 164-boy field of big and small school runners.

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Football: Stingy Arlington defense too much for Bulldogs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

By Dusty Donley
Intense pressure from the stingy Arlington defense slowed Ada's high octane offense last Friday night as the Red Devils invaded Ada's War Memorial Stadium and stole a 20-7 non-conference victory. The loss moves the Bulldogs to 1-1 on the season.

BOX SCORE AS ATTACHMENT -

Arlington built a 14-0 halftime lead behind an Evan O'Rear 3 yard touchdown run and a 25 yard Matt Crawford to Caleb Price touchdown pass. The Red Devils struck again early in the third quarter when Gage Beck plunged in for a 3 yard score.

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Rose Lawrence was retired from ONU dining service

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Rose C. Lawrence, 91, died on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at 7:58 p.m. at VanCrest of Ada.

She was born on Dec. 22, 1924, in Alger, Ohio, to James Henry and Ida B. (Sanders) Campbell. Her parents are both deceased. On Sept. 5, 1942, she married William L. Lawrence and he died Jan. 20, 2009.

Rose retired after 17 years of working for the dining service at Ohio Northern University, Ada. She previously owned and operated Rose's Restaurant in Ada for 10 years. She most recently worked at Hardee's Restaurant in Ada for 5 years. She was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church for over 50 years.

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Vickie Ward was a USV EMS paramedic

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Vickie Jo Ward, 54, died on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at 11:45 p.m. at her residence in rural Alger.

She was born on Aug. 13, 1962, in Lima, Ohio to Frank and Stella (Rowe) Dyer. Her parents survive in Alger, Ohio. On Jan. 19, 1980 she married Dennis S. Ward and he survives in Alger, Ohio.

Vickie was a Paramedic for the Upper Scioto Valley EMS of Alger, and BKP EMS of Kenton. She was a member of Wake Up The World Ministries in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

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Hardin County Sept. 6-11 - here's everything you need to know

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The 152nd Hardin County Fairs opens Sept. 6 and continues to Sept. 11.

Click here to access the 96-page fair book, listing all events.

Prices:
• Gate prices: 9 years and older $8 per person
• Ride all day $12

Special theme days:
• Tuesday – Veteran’s Day – free admission for vets
• Friday – Senior Citizens Day – free admission for seniors

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Once upon a time in Ada: You'll never believe this story from 1873

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

In April, 1873, pedestrians used a foot-log to cross the stream that flowed through the public square (Main and Buckeye). John Lee found the old 24-inch walnut foot log while excavating in 1922 for a new water line. It was then three feet below pavement and well-preserved.

1874 was the first class was graduated from Ohio Normal.

In 1874 the Northwestern Volunteer Fireman’s Association was organized at Ada. Its first annual convention was held here in 1881.

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Icon dog of the week: Toby is ready to go home with you

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Toby, 1 year old male lab mix, 33 pounds, pretty boy available for adoption.

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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Ada Fire Department in 1953

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Here's the Ada-Liberty Township fire department from six decades ago. The year is 1953.

From left, George Umphress, Jack Boutwell (chief), Ralph Fisher, Allen High, Charles Anspach, George Binkley, Dwight Musser, Charles Umphress, Ted Hurlburt, Dick Fry and Grover Carey.

This photo is from the Ada 1953 community centennial souvenir program.

If an Icon viewer can identify the year and model of the fire truck, please send information to: [email protected].

 

 

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