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April 2020

Home energy assistance applications now taken over the phone

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Effective immediately, Ohioans enrolling in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) for the first time, applying for Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program, or have limited income, are no longer required to visit a local Energy Assistance Provider in order to complete an application. Appointments may be completed over the phone during the scheduled appointment time rather than face-to-face. 

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Ada Interclass Competition - Day 2

Watch three contestants read their original poetry
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The 114th annual Ada High School Interclass Competition enters Day 2. Icon viewers may watch today’s contestants on the video at the bottom of this story. 

Three poetry contestants in today’s video are:
Ethan Schaffer – Sophomore
Cole Anspach – Junior
Nathan Hurtig - Senior

Because of the no-school situation, the competition is on YouTube and may be viewed on the Icon and Ada Bulldogs Facebook. CLICK HERE to view the entire competition program.

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Ada-Liberty EMS chief urges facial covers while in public

"These coverings do not replace social distancing"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Ada-Liberty Township EMS chief, Tom Miller, provided the Icon with the following guideline update on the COVID-19 virus. His message follows: 

As we continue to fight the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, I wanted to touch base with you again.

The original guidelines of what to do if you think you are experiencing symptoms, calling you primary care physician or the Ohio Department of Health hotline numbers as well as the joint number from Lima Memorial and St Rita's Mercy Health Systems are still the procedures to follow.

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Going on an Ada bear hunt - send the Icon addresses of bears in windows

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Send the Icon addresses where you've seen a bear in a window. If you can take photo of it, even better. Send to: [email protected].

It's a great distraction for bored children – or for bored people of any age.

'We're Going On A Bear Hunt" has hit Ada. The Icon is aware of several bears - even the polar bear type, that have popped up in town.

Certainly viewers are aware of other bears showing up around Ada.

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No 2020 Bluffton arts and crafts show

Cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, April 7, 2020

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the canceling of its 2020 arts and crafts show, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO. Details are in the letter to chamber members below:

Dear BACC members,
We regret to announce that the May 9, 2020, Bluffton Arts & Crafts Festival has been cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.

With social distancing and stay at home measures in effect through April, we are unable to hold this event.

We look forward to hosting the event in 2021 and want to stay in touch with vendors.

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Ohioans encouraged to wear cloth masks in public

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has urged Ohioans to begin wearing cloth masks while in public, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The CDC issued the recommendation that citizens wear face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. 

"In many cultures around the world, wearing a mask is just part of the culture - it is a socially accepted act of kindness," said Governor DeWine. "Wearing a mask should not scare people.  It is a good thing.  It is a considerate thing.  It is a courageous thing." 

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Nick and Amber Simon purchase former Railhouse Gym

Preparations underway for a business relaunch
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 6, 2020

Ada residents Nick and Amber Simon are the new owners for the former Railhouse Gym located on Buckeye Avenue, Ada.

The couple plans to reopen the gym as soon as Gov. DeWine lifts his orders that closed Ohio’s non-essential businesses in response to the coronavirus. 

Under the new name “One More,” the new owners are taking this opportunity to make several changes to prepare for the business relaunch.

Click here for the gym Facebook.

A new entrance and address for the gym will be 125 E. Buckeye. The 24/7 Laundromat at 125 E. Buckeye has been closed. 

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Polar Bear spring sports recognition and senior salute

Many senior student-athletes weren't afforded the privilege of completing their careers
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 6, 2020

By Bud Denega
 The COVID-19 pandemic unceremoniously ended a couple winter sports and cut short the spring sports season. Many senior student-athletes weren't afforded the privilege of completing their careers in the orange and black. 

In an effort to remedy the sports void at ONU and honor the athletes that weren't able to finish their respective seasons, here's a synopsis of those teams' seasons. 

WRESTLING:
The Ohio Northern wrestling team was set to send three to the NCAA Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Open for business

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 6, 2020

The bridge over Hog Creek on the west side of Ada, on County Road 15, has reopened to traffic. The bridge was closed in mid-March for draininge work.

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Charles Wood was an Ada HS graduate

A celebration of life will be held at a later date due
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 6, 2020

Charles E. Wood, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at 12:27 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

He was born on May 8, 1927, in Ada, Ohio, to the late Albert L. and Nancy Elva (Moore) Wood. On July 1, 1950, Charles married Barbara J. Brown and she preceded him in death on Oct. 30, 2018.  

Charles retired from First Federal Savings & Loan Association,Wauseon, where he worked as a branch manager and a vice president.  He previously taught at Bryan High School and in Agribusiness. 

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