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August 2018

Bearcat linksters win opening NWC quad match

Posted by LizGH on Thursday, August 9, 2018

By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - League-favorite Spencerville won a four-team golf match of Northwest Conference foes Wednesday to tee off the season at Delphos.

The dominating Bearcats finished first with 168 strokes, followed by host Delphos Jefferson (191), Crestview (220) and Ada (231).

Ada was led by junior Alex Morgan, who shot a nine-hole score of 51. Sophomore teammate Brevin Sizemore carded a 54.

Bulldog junior Ethan Hull posted a 61 while senior Jake Colwell shot 65. 

Senior Rob Allison registered a total of 66 and classmate Austin Amburgey added a 69.

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20+ garage sales this weekend in Ada

Icon includes list and printer-friendly map of sale locations
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 9, 2018

LIST OF ADA AREA GARAGE SALES AND MAP IN THE ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

CHECK OUT MONTY'S PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

By Monty Siekerman
As in previous years, a yard sale information booth provides maps of Ada sales. The booth is located in front of the Ada depot park.

The dinosaur (Karlie Rockhill) says ”right this way” to a yard sale at the John Jackson residence, 332 Hays Ave., as part of Ada’s Lincoln Highway Buy Way Sale.

Twenty residences are listed on the sale map, which is available at the sale headquarters on Main Street at the Depot Park and also on the Icon (see attachment below).

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If you sing, you should audition

Noteworthy Community Choir auditions this month
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 9, 2018

Noteworthy Community Choir was established as a non-profit choral organization to develop personal and community artistry.  Twenty-five singers joined the opening season. Auditions are being held throughout August.  

From “Treble Makers” to “Expressions,” there is a choir available for singers ages 6 - 86+.  “Sounds” and “Voices” are offered in both Ada and Lima, and “Treble Makers” and “Expressions” are offered in Ada.

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ONU football practice begins with 143 players

Opener at home Sept. 1 vs. Adrian
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 9, 2018

Head coach Dean Paul and his staff welcomed 143 players to the first day of practice for the 2018 Ohio Northern football team on Tuesday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bears return 14 starters and 36 lettermen from last year's squad that posted a 7-3 overall record and were second in the Ohio Athletic Conference with a 6-3 record.

ONU will open its season on Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. against Adrian (Mich.) under the lights at Dial-Roberson.

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Steven Harris was retired from Century Link

Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Steven J. Harris, age 67, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 3:08 PM at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio. 

He was born on June 16, 1951 in Lima to the late Ralph and D. Elaine (McGillvary) Harris. 

Steve retired from Century Link after working for 45 years as a Communications Technician. He graduated from Ada High School in 1969. He was a U.S. Army National Guard veteran who served as an Infantryman from 1969 to 1975. He moved to Bonita Springs, FL 18 years ago. He was an avid Ohio State and Cleveland Browns football fan. He loved to fish, play cards, watch football, and spend time with his family and friends. 

He adored his grandchildren.

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Perseid meteor shower on view at Riverbend on Aug. 11

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, August 8, 2018

On Saturday, Aug. 11, at 9 p.m., Steve Rice of the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program about the Perseid Meteor Shower at Hancock Park District’s (HPD) Riverbend Recreation Area, Shelter 5. Following the show, participants will safely observe Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus and of course, the Perseid Meteor Shower. Look through the club’s telescopes or bring your own; the club can help you with set up.

All ages are welcome to attend this free program. Registration is not required. 

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Ada school board holds special meeting Aug. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Ada board of education will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 13. The meeting will be in executive session to consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion or compensation of a public employee.

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Mary Amos was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Mary E. Amos, age 78, died on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 3:22 AM at VanCrest of Ada. 
She was born on April 8, 1940 in Greenup, Kentucky to Bunyon and Lula (DeRossett) Coburn who preceded her in death. Mary married Robert Dale Robinson who preceded her in death. 

She later married Lester Lee Amos, Sr. and they divorced. 

Mary retired after working 30 years as a packer for Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada. 

She lived for her children and grandchildren. 

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ONU grads get jobs, keep jobs

Ohio Northern has been lauded as the best in the state
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Ohio Northern has been lauded as the best in the state for preparing students for success in their careers by the career-guidance site Zippia.
 
According to Zippia’s rankings, ONU is first in Ohio and third in the nation with a placement rate of 95.5 percent. The site gauged employment rates for graduates a decade after graduation.
 
Ohio Northern offers a relevant educational experience that focuses on helping students develop the knowledge, professional proficiencies and analytical skills they need to succeed in a constantly changing job market.
 

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Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio offering O-armTM Imaging System

Assist providers in placing hardware, removing cancerous activity
Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), recently installed an O-armTM Surgical Imaging System, an intraoperative 2D and 3D imaging system that is used to assist providers in placing hardware, removing cancerous activity and preforming a variety of procedures.

Used in conjunction with a navigation system, this system allows surgeons to receive a multidimensional view of the surgical location, improving accuracy and reducing the risk of injury. Spinal, orthopedic trauma, neurological and other types of imaging can be achieved with the O-armTM system.

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