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June 2023

Names of Ada's Civil War veterans inscribed in brick, come and go online

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

By Paula Scott

A conversation with Ada historian Lee Crouse at Memorial Day ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery had me asking questions about the decommisioned Civil War cannon that has served as a memorial to Ada and Liberty Township soldiers who fought in the Civil War. (Photo from https://theclio.com/entry/119722)

Searching the Icon archives, I found an article about the bricks enscribed with the names of 81 documented Civil War veterans that surround the base of the cannon--a display that was created in 2018. But the link that once provided a list of these names was for a page that no longer exists.

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Fundraiser delay creates more time to help "Strike Out Cancer"

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada softball program's second annual “Strike Out Cancer” fundraiser was postponed Tuesday, June 13 due to rain and is rescheduled for Thursday, June 29.

The event will feature a varsity high school game between the Ada softball and baseball teams, a pre-game contest and a sale of various items.

Funds from the event held at the varsity softball diamond in War Memorial Park will be raised to help two Ada teachers.

A home run derby competition will be held from 5-5:45 p.m. This event is open to all ages, with no limit on entries. It costs five dollars to hit five balls.

At 6:00 p.m., the Ada varsity teams will compete in a slow-pitch softball contest.

A bake sale, 50/50 tickets and raffle baskets will be for sale throughout the event.

If an individual or business would like to donate and support this cause, please contact event organizer Traci McClain at 419-306-9908.

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Strike Out Cancer benefit softball game rescheduled for June 29

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

UPDATE: The Strike Out Cancer softball benefit game for June 13 is cancelled due to the weather forecast and the condition of the field.

Organiers will be making the fundraiser game up on June 29. The Home Run Derby will start at 5:00 p.m. and the game between the high school softball and baseball players will start at 6:00 p.m.

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Ada Gators-Bluffton Sardines swim meet postponed again

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

UDATE: The Ada Gators swim meet orginally scheduled for Monday at Bluffton has been delayed a sceond time by cold weather conditions. 

June 13 weather is still too cold with a low of 47 degrees and high of 67 degrees.

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Soropimist International June update

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Report provided by Soroptimist International of Kenton/Hardin County:

Soroptimist International of Kenton/Hardin County held the June meeting at the Kenton Elks Lodge. President Karen Kier called the meeting to order and welcomed guests Rebecca Diller and Madisen Jolliff. Attendees rose and recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Soroptimist grace. While club members enjoyed dinner, Speaker Rebecca Diller from Ohio Northern University spoke on “Effective Stress Management” and went through a few exercises that can easily be done on a regular basis.

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A walk in the park with cars, trucks and motorcycles

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, June 13, 2023

By Paula Scott

When registration closed at 2:00 p.m. at the 2023 Park-in-the-Park car, truck and bike show on June 10, there were 125 vehicles in the running for a variety of honors. The cars were beatifully displayed in War Memorial Park, which provided a green canopy of shade for attendees.

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Public Meeting to be held June 13 on 1-way Buckeye Ave. proposal

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 12, 2023

By Paula Scott

From 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13 at Community Health Professionals Building, 1200 S. Main St., the Village of Ada will hold a special council and public meeting to discuss proposed safety improvements for the intersection of Buckeye Ave. and Main Street.

The proposal includes designating and posting signs for one-way traffic on Buckeye Ave. in a two-block area traveling east from Gilbert St. to Johnson St.  and creating angle parking. This meeting will be held for the purpose of discussion and receiving public input. The public is welcomed and encouraged to attend.

The meeting will include information from the Ada Police Department, traffic study information from Choice One Engineering and estimated cost for the project. Preliminary information shows that there are 32 conflict points that create frequent difficulties for drivers and pedestrians at this location. Crash information has not been cited as the motivating factor in this proposal.

An Ohio Department of Public Safety crash report search below shows the following accidents in Ada from June 2022-May 2023.

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May 2023 Icon news crossword

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 12, 2023

Other news outlets have quizzes. The Ada Icon offers you this crossword puzzle test of your knowledge of May 2023 news from this website.

Good luck and happy reading!

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Cairo park commemorates 1961 visit by Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 12, 2023

Ada's Gail Altstaetter witnesses 1961 and 2023 events

By Cort Reynolds

CAIRO – In a historic local baseball game 62 summers ago, Cairo’s Memorial Park hosted the former Negro League Kansas City Monarchs, a legendary team featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige.

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Public Notice by Ohio EPA, May 23

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 12, 2023

PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: [email protected]

Streamlined Orders Ream-McElroy VFW Post 9381 2147 St Rte 235, Ada, OH 45810 ID #: OH3332412 Date of Action: 05/23/2023 Streamlined Orders with a $150 penalty was issued for failure to monitor drinking water for nitrate during 2022.

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