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February 2022

Cold 2nd half for Bulldog boys at Bearcats

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 12, 2022

Visiting in Spencerville, the Ada High School boys basketball team led early and was within striking distance of Spencerville at the half, but then went ice cold and lost 71-43 in a Northwest Conference bout Friday night, February 11.

Upset-minded Ada led 18-12 after the first quarter, but a 21-11 second stanza gave the Bearcats a 33-29 halftime edge.

The Bearcats broke the game open with a 38-14 second half. 

The hosts won the third period 20-1 to take control, then closed with an 18-13 final stanza.

Ada went almost 10 minutes to start the second half without making a basket. Spencerville outscored the Bulldogs 41-12 over the middle quarters.

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Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference March 8-9 In Ada

Registration discount until Feb. 25
Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 12, 2022

The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTTC) plans to be in- person March 8-9 at Ohio Northern University in Ada after being virtual this past year. The event is an opportunity to connect with farmers and CCAs, experience new ideas, and increase net income. Historically over 800 individuals attend each day of the two-day conference, making it the largest agricultural meeting in northwest Ohio. Currently, ONU requires that everyone wear a mask while inside a building.

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The Duke: Factory to Field premieres Feb. 12

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, February 12, 2022

UPDATED FEB. 13: View the full 12:38 film at https://youtu.be/zUj1y9KUKq8

Wilson Sporting Goods has announced the premiere of a film titled The Duke: Factory to Field on February 12, 2022 and issued a trailer on YouTube and other social media.

From the Wilson blog (click for full story and photos):

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Ada girls lose to Spencerville in home finale

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Staff on Friday, February 11, 2022

In their February 10 home game, the Ada High School girls basketball team started slowly and lost to Spencerville 55-32. This was their Northwest Conference and home season finale. The Lady Bulldogs finished the regular season 8-14 and 0-8 in the NWC after having their three-game win streak snapped. 

The Lady Bearcats improved to 13-8 with the win, and finished 5-3 in the NWC to take fourth in the nine-team league. 

Delphos Jefferson won the league title outright by two games at 8-0. Columbus Grove and Crestview tied for second place at 6-2.

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AAA3 seeks new members of governing boards

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 11, 2022

The Area Agency on Aging 3 is recruiting new members for their Advisory Council and Board of Directors. Potential members must reside in the Area Agency on Aging 3’s service area, which includes Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. Minority and older individuals living in rural areas are encouraged to apply for a member position. There are several positions available for both the Advisory Council and Board of Directors. 

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Vancrest Hosting Job Fair

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 11, 2022

Vancrest of Ada, in partnership with OhioMeansJobs Hardin County, will be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 600 W North Ave, Ada, OH 45810.

Vancest has been a leader in providing health care for seniors for over 50 years. They strive to create meaningful experiences for their staff at all levels of the organization, offering options to learn and grow with the company. If you are looking to serve others, to care for others, and experience a fulfilling career, then Vancrest could be a perfect fit for you.

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Old Route 69 Brewery in the works for E. Buckeye property

Indoor and outdoor service, as well as manufacturing
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, February 11, 2022

Watterson Brands of Bluffton, SC has announced the purchase of 120 East Buckeye. Former Ada resident Billy Watterson, CEO of Watterson Brands; and local resident Troy Erickson, COO of Ohio State Hemp, plan to renovate the existing structure and create a 7,000 square-foot brewery with the name Old Route 69 Brewery.

The business will offer patrons craft beer, food and family-inclusive entertainment. The brewery is slated to have 5 craft beers upon launch and to employ about 20 people.

Watterson and Erickson expect to break ground in spring 2022, with an estimated completion date of early 2023.

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Sign up little readers for the sweet gift of reading

Posted by Staff on Friday, February 11, 2022

Updated Feb. 11 with corrected address and contact information.

The State of Ohio has a reminder for those of us with little readers: “Valentine’s Day is so sweet, just like the Imagination Library!” which mails kids one book each month until their 5th birthday. 

All kids in Ohio between birth and age 5 are eligible to be enrolled in the program at no cost to their family. Through a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and local affiliates, this program is available at no cost to families.

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Local treats for your sweetheart

Traditional and non-traditional Valentine's Day gifts
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, February 11, 2022

This year Valentine's Day falls on a Monday. If you have yet to get something for your sweetheart, you don't need to leave town to find a traditional or non-traditional gift.

The Icon took a quick tour around Ada's downtown, asking for tips and snapping photos. There are more options than you can visit in an afternoon (once you get chatting). Here's where we dropped in:

#1 Ruthie's Boarding Room, 220 N. Main. Lots of gifts including candles, candy, decorative items, etc. The shop even has a man cave corner.

#2 Beatitudes, 210 N. Main. In additional to holiday-themed displays, the thrift shop has a good stock of Valentine's Day cards.

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Synergy

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Posted by Staff on Thursday, February 10, 2022

Synergy is defined by dictionary.com as “the interaction of elements that when combined produces a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements.” Science is proving that synergy is improving outcomes with COVID-19 infections and protection. Some of these synergies are surprising and are good news to help move the pandemic into an endemic.  In addition, I am excited when the material I teach to students becomes applicable in the real world! I teach that efficacy studies are tightly controlled but may not be reflective of what we actually do.

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