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February 2021

Send the Icon your snow photos - someone will win a 3 Brothers pizza

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 18, 2021

The Icon invites viewers to send us snow scene photos. We will post as many as we can. Please provide your name and the scene location.

These can be any photo taken this month surrounding or inside Ada. Photos can be scenic, include people or animals, snow creation or snow drifts – anything that represents the recent snowfall.

Here's a photo taken by the Icon. It shows the snow drifting around the drainage ditch in rural Blufton

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Here's the update on who plows snow

If you plow, add your name to this free listing
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 18, 2021

The following persons plow snow for residents and businesses. If you plow snow, add your name to our list by contacting [email protected]. This list is continually updated.

• Snow plowing (skid steer with blade or tractor)
Wayne Augsburger (419)230-0182
• Snow Plowing (4 wheeler with blade)
Jordan Motter (567)712-4755
• We are fully insured and available 24/7 

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Ada moves to remote learning day

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 18, 2021

Ada schools moved from a 2-hour delay to a remote learning day at work 7:55 a.m. this morning, Thursday, Feb. 18.

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Philip R. Quattrocchi was retired from Ohio Northern University

He served as recreation manager at McIntosh Center
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Philip R. Quattrocchi, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on Feb. 6, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Andre and Jennie (Lanza) Quattrocchi. On June 9, 1957, Philip married Betty E. Tarr and she preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2002.

Philip retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he was the Recreation Manager at McIntosh Center. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. Philip was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. He was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 and a former member of the Italian American Club in Lima.

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Ada site of Friday West Ohio Food Bank distribution

10 a.m. to noon at Dial-Roberson Stadium
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

THIS STORY IS UNDATED WITH A TIME CHANGE - The February West Ohio Food Bank's Hardin County food distribution takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, Feb. 19, at the Dial-Roberson Stadium on the ONU campus, according to Jason Aldrich.

He said that the distribution dates and times are subject to changes due to weather conditions.

Enter on Klingler Road. To received food persons must be 18 or older, have a valid photo ID and proof of residency, be at or below 230 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and sign and eligibility to take food home form.

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Helen Shaw was a member of Harrod United Methodist Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

 Helen L. Shaw, 94, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at 5:05 p.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

She was born on Aug. 28, 1926, in Lima, Ohio, to Harry Elmer and Mildred (Vance) Gray who preceded her in death. On Feb. 17, 1952, she married Leo Eugene Shaw who preceded her in death in 1994.

Helen retried from Continental Can, where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of the Harrod United Methodist Church. She was a proud member of the knitting club at the church. 

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Look at the Ada HS grads on college dean's lists

Ashland, Ohio Univesity, Miami, University of Findlay
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Several Ada High School graduates attending college outside of Ada were recently named to dean’s lists. Those students follow:

• Morgan Sutton was named to the Ashland University dean's list. She is majoring in exercise science. 

• Elizabeth Milks was named to the Miami University President's list. She is majoring in biology.

• Three students were named to the fall dean’s list at Ohio University, Athens. They are:
Madison Wright in the College of Arts and Sciences
Kylie Guagenti in the College of Health Sciences and Professions
Austin Amburgey in the Honors Tutorial College

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ONU HealthWise vaccination events delayed

Weather-related shipment delays
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Due to weather-related delays in COVID-19 vaccine shipments, all Ohio Northern University's HealthWise Mobile Clinic vaccination events that were scheduled for schools in Hardin County this week have been rescheduled for next week.

This new schedule could also be impacted by more inclement weather that is predicted, but for now, here is what we have planned:

• Ridgemont Local School District, Mount Victory
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

• Upper Scioto Valley School District, McGuffey
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7-9 a.m.

• Ada Exempted Village Schools
Friday, Feb. 26, 7-10 a.m.

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Liberty Township accepting bids for cemetery mowing

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

The Trustees of Liberty Township will accept bids for the mowing and trimming of the five outside cemeteries for 2021 (does not include Woodlawn).

Specifications are available upon request by calling Tim Dearth at 419-233-2593.

Bids should include month to month amount and must include proof of insurance declaration page.

The trustees reserve the right to refuse any and all bids. Sealed bids can be mailed to: PO Box 327, Ada, OH45810 or dropped off out at Woodlawn Cemetery or emailed to [email protected] by April 2, 2021.

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Riverdale student is a $1,000. scholarship winner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

David Borkosky, a Riverdale High School student, helped save lives by recently hosting an American Red Cross blood drive and earned a $1,000 scholarship as a result of his lifesaving efforts.

As part of the Red Cross Leaders Save Lives winter program, the Riverdale High School student hosted a blood drive at Mount Blanchard United Methodist Church on Dec. 23, which collected 40 blood donations.

As a result, David was entered in a drawing to win a scholarship and was chosen as a winner. He was also awarded a gift card.

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