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May 2021

Ada freshman is state-wide library contest winner

Thalia Detty used her graphic art skills in a book cover competition
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 7, 2021

Is Ada High School freshman Thalia Detty the model for the book cover “Viola in Reel Life”?

The photo with this story certainly suggests it. However, the answer is, “maybe.”

Thalia submitted her photo entry for the state-wide Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) and was selected statewide winner of the solo category. It was one of three contest categories.

The contest was part of the OELMA’s celebration of National School Library Month in April.

"The challenge was to include people somehow in with a book cover," said Chanda Smith, Ada school media center director.

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Empowering women to fight overpopulation

Make yourself aware of these issues, especially when the effects of the problem are more severe in other countries, especially as we are disproportionately responsible for the problem
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 7, 2021

By Amelia Alexander
Recently, a lovely person who reads my work on the Icon sent me a thoughtful article. While the article was written over a decade ago, it is still relevant. It tackles open discourse about overpopulation.

I decided to relay my main takeaways and add some of my own thoughts and some other resources. I made sure to find more current statistics than those used in the article. The article is long and covers many more points than I will right now, so it may be worthwhile to check it out. Click here to read it. 

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Anna Shulaw will celebrate her 100th birthday May 16

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 7, 2021

The family of Anna Shulaw is celebrating her 100th birthday with a card shower and open house on Sunday, May 16.

Cards may be sent to Anna at 1822 State Route 81, Ada, Ohio 45810. The open house is from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Ada Park community center, corner of Simon Street and North Park Drive.

No gifts please, and CDC covid guidelines will be followed.

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Traveling light years for good food

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 7, 2021

Ken Collins shares this photo of ET that he took in the parking lot of an area restaurant. Apparently some folks are willing to travel light years for good food.

 

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Ada boys felled by state-ranked Lancers

Bulldogs travel to Spencerville today
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 7, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The homestanding Ada baseball team fell 12-2 to league-leading Lincolnview Thursday evening in a Northwest Conference battle.

The Bulldogs fell to 6-11 and 1-6 in the NWC following the defeat. The fourth-ranked Lancers improved to 14-4 and 6-0 in the NWC with the win.

Lincolnview scored in all five iunnings of the run-rule shortened contest. They put five runs on the board in the top of the first frame and never were threatened.

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Huge Lancer 6th inning upends Ada girls

Ada hosts Hardin Northern Monday in a sectional first round game
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 7, 2021

Story and photos byBy Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada softball team was hanging with league unbeaten Lincolnview until an 11-run outburst in the sixth paved the way for a 17-3 Lancer victory in Northwest Conference softball action on a drizzly Thursday evening.

Leading 6-3 after five frames, the Lady Lancers almost batted around twice in the decisive sixth when they smacked five doubles and took advantage of three Ada errors.

Lincolnview added four singles, two of them shots off the fence, in the 11-run onslaught. They cranked four home runs and nine doubles in the contest. 

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Vaccination appointments available on Friday

ONU HealthWise open from 2 to 4 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 6, 2021

ONU HealthWise has COVID-19 vaccination appointment availability from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, May 7) in Ada at ONU (King Horn Center). Registration is required. To register, visit https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.

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Bulldog boys take down Musketeers

Jacob Poling paced the Ada offense with 3 hits. Roman Snyder collected 2 hits, 2 runs and 2 runs batted in
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 6, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada baseball team built a big lead and held off a late Fort Jennings comeback attempt to win 7-5 Wednesday evening in a non-conference contest.

The Bulldogs snapped a five-game losing skid and improved to 6-10 following the win. The Musketeers dropped to 3-14 with the defeat.

Ada scored three runs in the home second to take the early lead and never trailed. FJ plated two runs in the top of the third to pull within a run.

The Bulldogs seized control with a four-run fifth frame to build a 7-2 cushion.

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5 candidates seek 4 openings on Ada council

Nov. 2 general election update
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 6, 2021

Five candidates have filed for four open spots on the Ada village council in the Nov. 2 general election, according to the Hardin County board of elections.

Robert Simmons, Republican, and Sean Beck, Democrat, filed prior to the Feb. 3, party filing date.

Jeff Oestreich, Noah Ristau and Jason Campbell have filed prior to the May 3, independent filing date, to fill out the ballot.

One additional opportunity to be on the ballot is to file as a write-in candidate. The deadline for write-in candidates to be recognized by the board of elections is Aug. 23. However, write-in candidates’ names will not be on the ballot.

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Ohio Northern will hold six in-person graduation ceremonies

Covering 2020 and 2021 graduates
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 6, 2021

All Ohio Northern University Commencements on May 8 and May 9 will move indoors due to an unseasonably inclement weather forecast.

“When we made the decision to hold in-person commencements outdoors, rain or shine, that made sense until a few days ago when the forecast for Sunday, May 9, predicted very steady wet and cold conditions could negatively impact both ceremonies on that day. Obviously, it was time to reconsider ‘rain or shine,’” explains President Daniel DiBiasio.

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