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April 2019

“Thank you Mr. Coe for all you did.”

Icon viewers post Facebook comments on former Ada educator
Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Tom Coe, retired Ada educator, died March 31.

The response to his obituary from former students, Ada residents and professional acquaintances was immediate.

In less than 24 hours after The Icon’s Facebook post, over 75 persons offered comments about him – a record for the Icon. As of Tuesday afternoon the Facebook post had over 4,000 reaches.

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Don't leave town in April or May

There's a lot going on in Ada this spring
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 2, 2019

April and May are busy Ada months.

First there’s testing at Ada schools, a first grade musical and a high school  musical. Ohio Northern University hosts a fitness competition, a 3K run/walk and several school-year end concerts.

There’s also the end of the school year with baccalaureate, commencements and alumni programs. Meanwhile at the public library there are board game days, book discussion groups and a teen pizza waffle day.

And, lots more.

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March weather: Lion, lamb, lion

2.1 inches of snow fell on March 30
Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, April 2, 2019

March came in like a  lion, pretended to be a lamb in mid-month, and escaped like a lion, which amounted to 2.1 inches of snow on March 30.

Here are some of the month’s weather stats from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer:

  • Maximum temperature 67 on March 14
  • Minimum temperature 6 on March 4 and 5
  • Average March temperature 34.8
  • Normal average March temperature 37.5
  • March 2019 precipitation 3.55 inches, 2.8 inches of snow
  • Normal March precipitation 2.58 inches

The daily weather report follows:

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First graders musical performed twice on Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Ada first graders will present a musical this week.

The musical is titled, "Bada Bing, It's Spring!" by Jill Gallina. Two presentations are planned, on Thursday, April 4, at 1:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Here's the storyline: The children are waiting for warm weather, the rain is pouring, the weeds have appeared, but the flowers are still nowhere to be found! Come join us as we have fun waiting for the first signs of spring!

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Ada council considers annexation legislation tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Ada council will review an annexation ordinance tonight (April 2). The legislation piece is one of several under consideration, according to the council agenda.

Other council action involves an agreement with Materials Testing, Inc., for observation and inspection services for the Ream Street storm sewer improvement phase II project.

Council will also act on a resolution to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation winter contract awarded in 2019.

Click here to see the complete agenda.

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Bulldog netters edge St. Marys

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 2, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
ST. MARYS - Visiting Ada won all three singles matches to post a hard-fought 3-2 victory over St. Marys Monday evening.

The Bulldogs improved to 2-1 after the victory, while SM fell to 2-1 with the loss.
Ada won all three singles matches in straight sets.

Bulldog senior Cade Mullins dropped just one game at first singles to run his record to 3-0.

Junior Isaac Spar rallied to gut out a three-setter to clinch a second singles win, and also improved his record to 3-0.

Ada sophomore Miranda Wills increased her mark to 2-1 by winning 12 of 13 games at third singles.

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We think you missed our April Fool story

(Hint: it was about a surcharge on vanity plates)
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 2, 2019

The Icon gets but one chance a year to fool viewers.

That chance was yesterday, on April 1. Sometimes we win and other times, it's rather ho-hum.

Judging by the responses from this year's story, it was, well, not even ho-hum. It was a dud.

Spoiler alert: There is no truth to the fact that a voter initiative may go on the ballot to create a surcharge on all types of Ohio vanity license plates.

Just for kicks, try reading the entire story.  CLICK HERE TO READ IT.

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Huge 1st inning leads Ada blowout over C-R girls

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 1, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada softball team plated nine first inning runs and cruised to a 13-1 blowout of Cory-Rawson in non-conference play on a rainy but warm Thursday evening.  

The purple and gold improved to 2-1 with the lopsided win.

"Leona Dalton pitched a good game," said Ada head coach Rebecca Dicke. "All of her pitches were working well. We were able to get a lot of young players important playing experience. They have to develop confidence and be aggressive."

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Baseball: Bulldogs squad stings Hornets late

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 1, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada baseball team broke a fifth inning tie on a wild pitch and held on to defeat Cory-Rawson 2-1 in non-league action Thursday evening.

Ada improved to 3-2 with the non-league victory, while the Hornets fell to 1-2 with the loss.

With the score tied at 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Zac Swaney doubled to right-center field. He advanced to third base on a groundout. After a strikeout, Swaney scampered home on a two-out, two-strike wild pitch to put the Bulldogs in front.

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15 minutes with John Lomax

Retired Professor of History, after 30 years at ONU
Posted by LizGH on Monday, April 1, 2019

15 minutes with Professor John Lomax
Interviewed by Liz Gordon-Hancock

John Phillip Lomax was born at St. Catherine’s Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 9, 1952, as the rampaging Missouri River was just about to crest.  His dad was sandbagging the levee in Council Bluffs as his mom gave birth at St. Catherine’s, high atop the bluff on the Omaha side. 

He received his bachelor's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1974, his mastor's from the University of Chicago in 1975, and then his doctorate from the University of Kansas in 1987.

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