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September 2020

Steve Greer was an avid outdoorsman

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Claude Stephen “Steve” Greer, 65, died on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at 5:47 p.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on Aug. 25, 1955, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, to Claude and Vernice (Compton) Russell. His father preceded him death and his mother survives in Alger.

Steve was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed trapping, fishing, and hunting. He ran a bait shop for several years and raised pheasant and quail for release.  Steve loved flea markets and yard sales. He had a wonderful sense of humor and quick wit.  Steve was a born again Christian. He took tremendous pleasure and pride in his grandchildren.

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Ada students excel at the fair

Here's more awards from local students at junior fair
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

- Photos at bottom -
Several additional Ada students were winners in this year's Hardin County Junior Fair, which concluded Sunday. 

The Icon previously announced that Ian Dellifield was the Junior Fair king runner-up, and Alyssa Wince was Ada's candidate for queen.

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There's a spot for you at Ada's Red Cross blood drive

Monday at Community Health Professionals
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Covid-19 hasn't stopped blood drives from taking place.

Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, in the Community Health Professionals Ada Visiting Nurses conference room, 1200 S. Main St.

To schedule an appointment, call Mary Hackworth, blood program leader for Ada community blood drives, at 419-604-8569 or 800-Red Cross.

You may also visit www.RedCrossBlood.org, and use the sponsor code: AdaCommunity.

Hackworth said that there is a need for power red bood donors and she has four open time slots for these donors

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Andrew Rush leads the Bulldogs with a nine-hole score of 55

4-tem NWC quad meet at Delphos
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - The Ada golf team played in a four-team Northwest Conference quadrangular Monday at the Delphos Country Club.

Lincolnview won with 185 strokes, followed by host Delphos Jefferson (192), Crestview (216) and Ada (237).

Junior Andrew Rush led the Bulldogs with a nine-hole score of 55. Senior Jacob Morgan was second for Ada with a 59, followed by sophomore Geddes Klingler's round of 61. Junior southpaw Dexter Woods posted a 62 as the fourth scorer.

Freshman Jack Baumgartner added a 68 to complete the Ada effort.

Jefferson's Logan Gallmeier was match medalist with a score of 37 on the par-35 course.

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Boys' soccer: Poling leads Bulldogs over Upper Sandusky

Ada has won four of its last five matches after an 0-2 start
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada boys soccer team edged visiting Upper Sandusky 4-3 Monday evening.

The victory upped the Bulldog boys record to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in NCOSA play. Ada has won four of its last five matches after an 0-2 start.

"It was a hard-fought battle," said Ada head coach Jason Okuly. "The guys never gave up and showed a lot of heart."

Bulldog senior Jacob Poling netted two goals and passed out a pair of assists, leading Ada to a 4-0 halftime cushion.

Senior Ian Dellifield tallied a goal and one assist. Sophomore Carter Conley added the other goal. 

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Karen Kier named a Fellow of American College of Clinical Pharmacy

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Dr. Karen Kier, professor of clinical pharmacy and director of the Drug and Health Information Center at Ohio Northern University, was recently named a Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.

Fellowships recognize the highest levels of excellence in the practice of science of clinical pharmacy. The award is the highest honor the College call bestow on its members.

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Police receive three vandalism reports Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Ada police received three separate reports of vandalism on Sunday, Sept. 13, according to the police reports. And, later in the evening the police received a report that someone thought a vehicle hit something.

• 138 S. Johnson St., 8:30 a.m.
• 316 S. Johnson St., 1:51 p.m.
• 217 E. Lehr Ave., 3:42 p.m.
  Reported as hit-skip accident, vehicle hit with a bat
• 210 E. Dobbins Ave., 10:19 p.m.
  Reported hearing a vehicle hitting something

Hardin County Sheriff logs from Sept. 8 to 15 are attached.

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High marks for Ohio Northern University

Hailed as educational leader in multiple college rankings  
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 14, 2020

Ohio Northern University Ohio Northern University has once again received high marks for its commitment to offering students an outstanding educational experience.

This fall, several ranking services have recognized Ohio Northern as a top choice among colleges and universities in the Midwest and beyond.

The rankings evaluate a number of criteria and offer various perspectives. While the specific evaluations vary, the common theme is the value of the Ohio Northern experience and how earning a degree from the university opens up doors of opportunity for its graduates.

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Bluffton nips Ada in shootout thriller

"Football is a game of momentum and we had it, then they had it, we had it, then they did," said Ada third-year head coach Shawn Christopher
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 14, 2020

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - In an exciting rollercoaster ride of a game, Bluffton got the last run in to edge Ada 48-46 in the finale to the Northwest Conference round robin Friday on an unseasonably cool night at War Memorial Stadium.

Bluffton rallied from a 10-point second half deficit with 20 unanswered points. But after an Ada touchdown cut the deficit to two points late, the Pirates had to dodge a last-second drive to hold on for the hard-hitting rivalry win.

Bluffton improved to 1-2 in the NWC East with the victory. Ada fell to 0-3 in the NWC East with the tough-luck defeat in their home opener on Senior Night. 

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Hardin sheriff officers rescue injured bald eagle

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 14, 2020

On Saturday Hardin County Sheriff officers Woltz and Carey assisted in saving an injured bald eagle. 

The photo of the bird shows that it is injured and lying in what appears to be branches or a downed tree.

The bird was taken to Crows Hollow Wildlife Center sanctuary in Richwood. 

The wildlife center spokesperson says that not only did the officers help rescue the eagle, but it was apparent they “have great compassion for animals.”

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