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May 2022

Ronald Jaros, Jr., worked for Honda

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Ronald Jaros, Jr., age 58, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Marion General Hospital. 

He was born on December 12, 1963, in Long Beach, California to the late Ronald and Willa (McClure) Jaros, Sr.

Ronald is survived by his three children: Ryan (Crystal) Goedde of Destin, FL, Kyle (Nikole Brock) Jaros of Bowling Green, and Ember Seagrave of Kenton; two stepdaughters: Amber Christie and Angela Legge; one grandchild; and a sister, Tammy.

Ronald worked for Honda of America. 

It was Ronald’s wish to be cremated, private family services will be held at a later date.

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Get a jump on the kiddos with lap swim

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

The Ada Municipal Pool invites adults to an hour of lap swim, Monday-Friday. From noon-1:00 p.m. adults are welcome to swim laps along the lanes of the pool.

This year, pool managers are using a punch card system. You can purchase a lap swim punch card for $10.

HOURS

  • Adult Lap Swim, Noon-1:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
  • Open Swim, 1:00-8:00 p.m. (Daily)

LOCATION Ada War Memorial Park

EMAIL [email protected]

PHONE (419) 634-2049

 

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After 2 gap years, Bluffton Arts & Craft show returns under new management

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Returning to Bluffton after two COVID gap years, the Bluffton Arts & Craft Show has a new host and will take place just yards away from its traditional location in downtown Bluffton. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has handed the reins over to Blended Roots, a consignment craft shop at 246 Cherry St.

There will be 51 vendors with booths outdoors and products from 65 vendors indoors. Parts of Cherry, Railroad and Vance Streets will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. for setup. The show will run from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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Almost all of May's weather

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Weather observations by Guy Verhoff, Pandora

The HVAC report? 14 heating days and 13 cooling days.

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Hardin County Agriculture and Natural Resources Update

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

By Mark Badertscher, Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator

OSU Extension Hardin County, 1021 W. Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326, 419-767-6037

If you are fortunate enough to have your corn and soybeans planted, you may be part of the few farmers who are done in the county. However, according to the latest Ohio Crop Weather report, only 52% of the corn is planted and 36% of the soybean field fields are planted across Ohio.

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Photo-story: First Ada cancer benefit game raises thousands

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, May 31, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

On May 28, the first annual Ada varsity baseball and softball "Strike Out Cancer" benefit game raised $2,516.50. That total is expected to rise with another round of t-shirt sales.

The nine-inning game ended up 19-15 as the winning team rallied from an 11-0 deficit. The co-ed teams were comprised of players from both the Ada varsity baseball and softball teams.

Spencer Wall slugged three homers while Roman Snyder drilled two long balls, the second of which broke a 13-13 tie in the seventh inning. Kadin Phipps launched two sky-high home runs over the left field fence. Zach Neiswander and Tyler Jameson also went deep once each.

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The most courageous person I ever knew

Posted by Staff on Monday, May 30, 2022

Photograph of Captain Richard Louis Basinger courtesy of The Virtual Wall.

By Bill Herr, Icon columnist

Courage is defined in Webster's Dictionary as mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. The most courageous person I ever knew was my friend, Dick Basinger. His father was my Vocational Agriculture teacher at Bluffton High School, Mr. Lorain Basinger. 

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Photo-story: 139th annual Ada High School Commencement celebrated

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, May 30, 2022

A vivid pool of amethyst robes glowed amid the gathering of family and friends who came to celebrate the Ada High School class of 2022 at commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 29. The warm afternoon had graduates and their guests fanning their faces, while speeches and the presentation of diplomas brought some tears and some laughs.

Sixty-seven seniors became graduates, certified by principal Dan Lee and presented with their diplomas by Board of Education president Amy Mullins. A moment of silence was held in loving memory of Garrett Rettig, a classmate who died on December 22, 2021, and his diploma was awarded posthumously.

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AHS 2022 Commencement ceremonies will stream live on Facebook

Posted by Staff on Sunday, May 29, 2022

You can tune in to watch the live 2022 Ada High School Commencement at

https://www.facebook.com/adabulldogs

Viewing will begin at 1:45 p.m. (May 29, 2022).

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Story-swap: Bluffton cyclist rides the equivalent of the distance around the equator

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, May 29, 2022

This week we sent Bluffton readers our Jane Helser story and offer in return this Bluffton Icon article about Mike Rhonemus, who recently went to great lengths riding area roads and trails. Note: The July 16 Ride to Remember passes through and has a rest area in Ada.

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