January 2020

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

Dec. 17
Property damage accident, E. Lincoln Ave.
Lock out, Town & Country Furniture & Variety Store
Lock out, Liberty St.
Traffic stop, SR 235

Dec. 18 
Medical emergency, S. Main St.
Animal call, Liberty St.
Animal call, N Johnson St.
Property damage accident, S. Johnson St.
Investigate complaint, Northern View

Dec. 19
Well Being check, S. Main St.
Suspicious person, S. Main St.
Suspicious car, N. Main St.

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Ada's school Geography Bee has been rescheduled for Friday, Jan. 17,  at 10:15 in the auditorium. The weather date is Jan. 24th at 10:15 a.m.
 

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The Village of Ada regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7,  at 6:30 p.m. will be held in the Ada Historic Depot. 

Council will hold the annual organizational meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.; the council meeting will immediately following the conclusion of the organizational meeting.

 

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Alger Public Libary announces that its preschool Story Times are held on Mondays at 5 p.m., according to Stacey Hensley, library director. 

"Children from ages 3 to 6 (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills," she said.

The library is located at 100 W. Wagner St., Alger.

Click here for library website

And, does the sun ever set on the Icon? Answer: No

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Question: What was the most viewed story on Ada Icon in 2019?

Answer: “Ada police break counterfeiting ring.” According to Google Analytics 3,296 viewers clicked on it. The story posted on Aug. 21. Click here to view it.

Thanks to Google and to Facebook, the Icon provides the following details of other popular stories, where Icon viewers reside and how they reach the Icon. Here goes:

Turns out that the sun never sets on Ada Icon.

In 2019, Ada Icon was viewed from persons in 57 countries around the globe.

New businesses opened; some ownership changed; some retirements announced

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Ada experienced several business changes in 2019. Here is a list of many of those stories covered in the Icon. Among the major influencers in several of these stories is Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, which includes nearly 100 members, its greatest-ever membership total.

January
Brian and Kelly Clum purchased 3 Brothers Pizza from Rod and Linda Dysert in January. By coincidence, the Dyserts have three sons, hence the name, and the Clums have three sons, so there is very little change in the business name. The phone number remains 419-634-0100.

Reichert's Clothing Store was the Ada School "Bulldog Business of the Month for January. 

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The Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy will host an information session at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, at Primrose Retirement Community, 3500 W. Elm St., Lima. The session is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be provided.

The session will allow individuals to learn about the wellness services offered by ONU HealthWise Pharmacy, which provides an array of high-quality health screenings and other services, such as customized pharmacy delivery, as well as medical equipment and supplies.

The outreach endeavor is an extension of the ONU College of Pharmacy. For more information, contact Primrose Retirement Community at 419-549-5910.

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Steven D. Castle,  57, died on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Mount Carmel Emergency Room Franklinton, Columbus. 

He was born on Sept. 10, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, to Charles R. and Barbara F. (Newland) Castle, Sr., and they survive in Ada.  On Nov. 18, 1990, Steven married Beth A. Burklo and she survives in Dublin.

Steven was a retired school superintendant. 

He is also survived by a step daughter, Georgiana Quigley of Gahanna; a grandson, Joseph Quigley; a brother, Charles R. (Jill) Castle, Jr of Ada; and a sister, Cathy (Tom) Coburn of Ada.

A private family service will be held at a later date. It was his wish to be cremated.   

Oldfield, Spar, Dellifield also score points for AHS

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By Cort Reynolds
CELINA - Bulldog senior Klava Katayama won two events to pace the Ada swimmers at the annual 15-team Celina/Wapakoneta Lions Invitational meet Saturday. 

The Lady Bulldog swimmers finished seventh out of 15 schools with 64 points, while the Bulldog boys came in ninth by scoring 34 points.

Katayama captured first in the 50 freestyle, and also touched first in the 100 butterfly. 

Ada freshman Carlie Oldfield posted third-place finishes in the 100 backstroke and 200 freestyle.

Wildcats sank 26 field goals, 12 of which were 3-point baskets

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Visiting Kenton outscored Hardin County rival Ada 48-22 over the middle quarters to pave the way to a 70-41 non-conference girls basketball win Saturday afternoon.

Kenton ended the first half on a 21-6 flurry to help turn a one-point deficit into a 17-point halftime cushion. A 10-0 Lady Wildcat run in the third period then put the game out of reach.

The Bulldog girls fell to 4-7 overall with the defeat. It was their first game in a week after winning the Border Battle tournament. Meanwhile, Kenton improved to 4-4 with the victory.

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