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February 2022

Ash Wednesday drive-through

Posted by Staff on Thursday, February 24, 2022

Ada First United Methodist Church will be hosting an Ash Wednesday drive-through prayer and imposition of ashes from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on March 2.

You can pull under the church carport off Highland Avenue and Pastor Brandi will offer a brief reading of scripture, prayer, and the imposition of ashes.

A walking prayer labyrinth will also be available in the church building for use during the above lunch and evening schedule.

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ONU mourns the passing of Dr. James Lehr Kennedy

Posted by Staff on Thursday, February 24, 2022

The following announcement was provided by Ohio Northern University:

Ohio Northern University is saddened to share the news that Dr. James Lehr Kennedy, the great-grandson of our founder Henry Solomon Lehr and an influential University leader in his own right, died on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at his home in Columbus, Ohio.

As we celebrate our sesquicentennial anniversary, the ONU community will always be grateful to Jim and the legacy he generously furthered. His vision, commitment and innovation have shaped the University in ways that will always positively impact our campus and the world.

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March 10 Public Auction of farmland in Columbus Grove school district

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

At 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, a public auction of farmland in Monroe Township, Allen County will take place at the Columbus Grove American Legion Hall, 412 Plum St., Columbus Grove, OH 45830

The auction includes:

32.12 +/- Acres Farmland in the SE ¼ of Section 5 in Monroe Twp., Allen County 

Mixture of Sloan, Blount, Pewamo, Cygnet, and Hoytville Soils, Excellent Frontage on Both SR 65 and Searfoss Roads.

Columbus Grove Schools, Full Possession Upon Closing, Good Farm w/ Excellent Location.

For terms, maps, or other Information, contact: Aaron Siefker at 419-235-0789.

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Public Auction of farmland and homes March 21

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

At 7 p.m. on Monday, March 21, a public auction of 164.9 +/- acres, two homes and builidings in five parcels will take place at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.

The auction includes:

- 1½ story home with farmland at 10377 Hillville Rd.

- Brick ranch home on 5+ acre country lot at 10250 Hillville Rd.

- Pole barn, livestock barn, pond and shelter house in Bluffton school district

An open house for homes and land will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022. 

For private showing, terms, maps, or other Information, contact: Aaron Siefker at 419-235-0789.

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Council member Beck to hold office hours

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Ada council member Sean Beck will be holding office hours on Friday, February 25 from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main.

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March community calendar items requested

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Please send items of general public interest to [email protected] for the Icon's community calendar at www.adaicon.com/calendar .

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Library calendar has all kinds of events

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Today's calendar at the Ada Public Library is a great snapshot of the variety of activities provided there.

10 a.m.-Noon S.A.F.E. Zone with Officer Penny of the Ada Police Department.

11 a.m. Storytime with Miss Chloe: Every Wednesday kiddos are invited to a story time with Miss Chloe! Little ones can look forward to an educational, fun story time with fun books, music, and tactile toys.

5:15 p.m. Zumba with Lynn - Zumba Toning. On Saturdays at 9:45, the library offers a Zumba Gold class, which is low impact - no jumping or fast turns. Every fitness level can particpate at both classes.

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Dakota Clay on Cedarville Dean’s List for Fall 2021 

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Cedarville University student Dakota Clay of Ada, OH, majoring in Civil Engineering, was named to the Dean's Honor List for Fall 2021. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

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AHS football team drafts March Madness fundraiser

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Ada High School football team has issued the following invitation to the March Madness fundraiser:

Help out the Ada Football team by purchasing a March Madness square! If you would like to purchase squares let Coach Sean Anderson know! $20 a piece!  The rules and explanation are as follows:

 We sell 100 squares at $20 a piece

The squares would be randomly put on a 10x10 grid board at a date before the tournament begins.

That board will then be posted on the Ada Football Facebook page for people to see their numbers.

Squares

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Bulldog boys season ends with sectional loss to Redskins

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Playing in Coldwater, the Ada High School boys basketball team got off to a strong start but eventually lost 73-55 to St. Henry in Div. IV first round sectional play Tuesday night, February 22.

The Bulldogs led 20-19 after the first quarter, but fell behind 35-28 by halftime.

"We played well early," said Ada head coach Vince Halliday. "We scored easily but couldn't get stops. We gave up two easy layups on lobs, and a few too many second-chance points.

"In the second quarter they played a little more downhill and we had a hard time stopping the ball, got beat off the dribble.

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