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December 2019

United Way temperature rising

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Phyllis Griffith of the United Way of Hardin County says, "This is the giving season and the United Way of Hardin County thermometer in Ada has risen  to 75 % of goal."

"Let’s make the temperature rise to 100!  Any gift is truly appreciated," she said, adding that 99 percent of all donations stay in Hardin County.

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Everything you need to know about waste and recycling collection in 2020

Village guide provided collection calendar and lots more
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The 2020 Village of Ada waste and recycling guide is now available to residents, according to Eileen Peterman, of the village office.

A printer-friendly copy is attached at the bottom of this story. Copies are also available at the village office.

The guide includes a calendar for 2020 showing recycling collection dates and trash collection dates. Trash collection is weekly and refuse collection is every-other-week. The calendar shows the pick-up schedule for residents north of the railroad and south of the railroad. 

It also shows 2020 holidays. If your scheduled collection day falls on or after the holiday, collection will be delayed one day during that week.

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 Patricia A. Wilkerson was a life-long resident of Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

 Patricia A. Wilkerson, 81, died on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at 6:21 a.m. at Sunrise of Findlay.

She was born on Sept. 10, 1938, in Ada, Ohio, to the late Robert and Zona (Spar) Wyss. 

Patricia retired from Kohls Distribution Center, Findlay.  She was a member of the Blanchard River Church of Christ. 

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Police report Dec. 11 - Dec. 15

Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The following is Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff's office. 

Dec. 11
Disabled vehicle, W. Lima Ave.
Medical emergency, Yorktown Apts.

Dec. 12
Medical emergency, W. North Ave.
Vandalism, S. Johnson St.
Suspicious car, S. Gilbert St.
Escort, Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
Reckless operation of a vehicle, SR 309 and SR 235
Property damage accident, N. Johnson St.
Medical emergency, First United Methodist Church
Traffic stop, TR 55

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ONU men’s and women’s indoor track teams picked 4th in OAC poll

Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The Ohio Northern women's indoor track and field team was selected to tie for fourth in the preseason coaches poll released Friday. The Polar Bears garnered 55 points, the same number of points as Baldwin Wallace.

John Carroll was tabbed as the favorite, reeling in 79 points and seven of the 10 first-place votes. Mount Union was picked second, collecting the other three first-place votes to go alongside 70 points. Otterbein rounded out the top three with 69 points. 

Northern has already competed once this season at the Findlay Invitational last weekend. The Polar Bears are back in action when they host the Larry Cole Friday Nite Invite Jan. 24.  

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Mercy Health-St. Rita’s scholarship program accepting applications

Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center  2020 Mercy Health –St. Rita’s Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. The program for high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2020, allocates $1,500 scholarships to students from Lima area who are interested in pursuing careers as medical professionals.

Students in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Hancock, Logan, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Shelby and Van Wert counties may apply. Applications can be found at more than 70 high schools and career centers around the 10 county districts.

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Ada CIC will get status update on Ada Boyz Holdings project

Intention to develop distillery with bar, restaurant and greenhouse for growing hemp on a site in the Ada industrial park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Ada Community Improvement Corp. (CIC) meets for the final time in 2019 at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Ada depot, according to Jami Hall, board chair.

CIC will elect trustees whose terms end on Dec. 31. Persons on the ballot include Deb Curlis, Terry Keiser, Bryan Marshall, David Retterer and Fred Steiner.

Board members whose terms do not expire this year are Jamie Hall, Brandt Miller, Eileen Peterman, Angela Polachek, Norm Rex and Don Traxler.

Also, on the agenda includes a proposed schedule of 2020 meetings: Jan. 15, April 15, July 15, Oct. 21 and Dec. 16.

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1993 Civic League project

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Member of the Ada Junior Civic League, pictured here, cleaned a two-mile section of State Route 81 in April 1993.

Members cleaned up this section of the roadway four times a year as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program.

Standing from left, Katie Baker, Shirley Chambers, Phyllis Griffin, Carolyn Hadley, Linda Runser and Miko Green.

Front from left, Nancy Lile and Sandy Neely. (From collection of Leland Crouse)

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Red Cross assisting family in Forest fire today

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on Chestnut St. in Forest on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of two adults and one child affected, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing as well as comfort kits of personal hygiene items. 

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter.

“As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

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Sandra McKinley was retired as USV elementary secretary

She had also served as McGuffey clerk/treasurer
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Sandra S. McKinley, 71, died on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, at 4:08 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born in Alger, Ohio, on Jan. 17, 1948, to the late William W. and Mary C. (Orders) Scott, Sr. Sandi was previously married to John McKinley and he preceded her in death.

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