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February 2020

Ethan Hull anticipating a career in nursing

And, he has passion for golf
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Ethan Hull, senior at Ada High School, is the March Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative student of the month. The Icon had an opportunity to talk with him recently. Here is a portion of that interview.

Icon: What’s your class schedule this semester?
Ethan: I’m taking anatomy, economics, sociology, introduction to film and literature, I have a study hall, graphic design and Photoshop, statistics and I’m a ‘Dogs volunteer.

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Police report for Feb. 11 - 23

Posted by Icon K on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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

Feb. 11
Medical emergency, Meyer Hall
Investigate complaint, Union St.
3 traffic stops
Medical emergency, Presser Hall

Feb. 12
Medical emergency, Conley Ave.
Fire, E. Lehr Ave. 
Medical emergency, Vancrest Nursing Home
Custody dispute, E. Lehr Ave.
Traffic stop, N. Main St.
Medical emergency, N. Main St.
Animal Call, W. North Ave.

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Our Lady of Lourdes announces Ash Wednesday services

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada, 22 E. Highland, will have three Ash Wednesday events on Feb. 26.

• Communion service with ashes 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes
• Ash Wednesday ecumenical service with ashes in English Chapel, ONU at noon 
• Mass with ashes 5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes
 

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Ada becomes ag capital of Ohio March 3-4

Conservation Tillage Conference brings estimated 800 here
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Ada becomes the agricultural capital of Ohio March 3 and 4 as the Conservation Tillage Conference (CTC) takes place on the ONU campus.

It is the largest agriculture meeting in northwestern Ohio. Historically over 800 people attend each day of this two-day conference.  

The meeting and program are developed by The Ohio State University Extension Specialists along with agriculture and natural resources educators in local counties with assistance from local Soil and Water Conservation Districts and United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.

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Local students on dean's list at Bluffton University

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

The following students from Hardin County were named to the dean’s list for fall term at Bluffton University.

Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list.

Benjamin Black, Ada
Ashley Cheney, Harrod
Seth Evans, Ada
Audrey Hazelton, Ada
Taylor Ramey, Ada
Ally Richardson, Alger

Local student, Katelyn Richardson, from Alger, was named to the dean’s list with distinction for fall term.  

Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours
received dean’s list with distinction for continued high achievement.

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Joshua Arnett heading to state junior high wrestling meet

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Joshua Arnett is state bound for wrestling. He wrestled at the OAC Junior High District Championship in Vandalia Butler over the weekend.

He finished in third place in the 132-pound weight bracket. This qualifies him to participate in the junior high state championships in Youngstown in March.

Josh is a 7th grader from Ada. He wrestled for the Ada youth wrestling club and now wrestling for the Ada junior high wrestling team.

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Ash Wednesday "drive-thru" offered at First United Methodist

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Ada First United Methodist Church will offer two ways to observe Ash Wednesday this week.

In partnership with Sugar Grove United Methodist, the congregations offer three “drive-thru” service times as well as an evening worship service.

During the three “drive-thru” times, participants will experience the significance of Ash Wednesday.

The experience is through scripture reading, prayer, the imposition of ashes, and a blessing, all from the comfort of your car and under the canopy entrance on Highland Street at Ada First United Methodist Church

Drive-thru hours are 8 to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 5 to-6.m.

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Vendor registration open for May 9 event

Arts and crafts show in downtown
Posted by Icon K on Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Vendor registrations are being accepting for the Saturday, May 9, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts festival.

Here are some of the details for this year’s show:
•  Family-oriented festival with lots of free entertainment, such as pony rides, mini golf, a llama exhibit, and live music.

• Vendors selling non-commercial artwork and crafts welcome. Vendor license required.

• Approximately 85 outdoor booth spaces available along Main Street.

• Vendors supply your own booth, canopy etc. 

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An Ada team to watch

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 24, 2020

The Ada Purple 5th grade boys' basketball team placed as runner-up in the NWOYBL in the boys' 5th grade division on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Team members are, front: Keatyn Shaffer, Kolton Dysert, Blake Zoladz.

Back: Head Coach Meagan Zoladz, Carson Conley, Connor McKean, Logan Fleece, Wesley Mowery, Assistant Coach Dusty Dysert. Photo by  Jacque McKean

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A one-of-a-kind football

It's headed to the Guinness World Record Museum, and you know why
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 24, 2020

This football is one-of-a-kind.

It’s a customized football used in Ada’s world record football toss. It’s on its way to the Guinness World Record Museum.

In case you need a refresher course, here’s the story: 

In late December Ada joined the record books, not just any record book – the Guinness World Record Book.

Many viewers reading this participated in the record-setting event. It was on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at War Memorial Stadium.

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