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January 2025

2025 Conservation Tillage Club Program 

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Provided by Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County

Hardin County – The Conservation Tillage Club program is set to continue in 2025. This year, the program has moved and will be held at Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, Inc. located at 1210 West Lima Street, Kenton, OH 43326.

Dates, speakers and topics: 

• January 16: H2Ohio Program Update/Overview of Pilot Watershed Program Update by Terry Mescher,  H2Ohio Program Manager with the Ohio Department of Agriculture and Dr. Jay Martin with the Ohio State  University 

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Bulldog girls basketball defeats LCC

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Above) Anna Conley (#21) led the Bulldogs in scoring.

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA - The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team rode strong play in the middle quarters to a 40-34 win over non-conference foe Lima Central Catholic on Tuesday, January 7.

The hard-fought road victory upped the Bulldog record to 2-10. LCC fell to 2-8 after the defeat.

“It was a great win for the girls, and a great learning experience of how to win close games,” said Bulldog third-year head coach Zach Ricker. 

Ada trailed 9-5 after the first period. But a 16-7 second quarter flurry propelled the Bulldogs to a 21-16 halftime lead. 

“In the second quarter I felt like we finally settled down and we were a lot more relaxed, which led to us hitting some shots,” said Ricker.

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Fifth term begins for Sheriff Everhart

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

From https://www.facebook.com/@OHHCSO/

Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart marked the beginning of his fifth term in office by administering the oath of office to his staff: deputies, dispatchers, Dog Warden and Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).

The Sheriff offered his appreciation to the staff for their dedicated service, and their assistance during his medical challenges. He reviewed highlights and challenges of his past term and expressed his goals for the year ahead and for his next term.

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Gregory Scott Neeley was a heavy machinery operator

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Gregory Scott Neeley, age 58, of Jenera, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. 

He was born October 23, 1966 to Connie J. Neeley and Oxie “O.C” Neeley in Lima, Ohio. Greg is proceeded in death by his mother, Connie Neeley and his father Oxie Neeley. 

Greg is survived by his brother, Shawn (Krista) Neeley, New Stark Ohio, special to him niece Ashley (Shane) Neeley-Hogan, Dola Ohio, and Laekin Loomis, Mountain Home Idaho, great niece and nephews, also his forever love and best friend Tracie. 

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Tickets on sale for Ada Distinguished Awards

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Ada Distinguished Awards Night, which takes place on Thursday, February 27, 2024 at Liberty Oaks. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Join the Ada Area Chamber of Commmerce and Town and Gown committee "for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of our community’s outstanding individuals!"

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3rd annual USV Craft & Vendor Show to be held March 29

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Provided by the Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters

The Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters will host the third annual Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Upper Scioto Valley High School, 510 S. Courtright Street, McGuffey.

The parent-led organization works to support the elementary music, middle and high school bands, middle and high school choirs and the drama program at Upper Scioto Valley Schools. The Craft & Vendor Show is the main fundraising event of the year for these programs.

The event will include over 60 area vendors and crafters, basket raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Booster president Melanie Dyer notes that “there will be plenty of shopping and fun for the whole family.”

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Letter: Raines and Preston recognized at Ohio Fair Managers conference 

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 6, 2025

Provided by OSU Extension Hardin County

Amanda Raines, 4-H Youth Development Educator in Hardin County, was  recognized as Hardin County's Outstainding Fair Supporter at a breakfast hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture at the Ohio Fair Manager's Association annual convention on Friday, January 3.  

Amanda's passion for the youth of Hardin County goes well beyond the duties of her job description. She invests countless hours specifically at our fair including working with our Junior Fair Board, assisting with ribbons and awards, supporting junior fair entries, assisting with risk management and so much more.  

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Village of Ada phone lines down, morning of January 6

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 6, 2025

UPDATE Phone service is now working.

At 9:14 a.m., the Village of Ada emailed a notice that its phone lines were down on the morning of Monday, January 6.

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Question for the Icon: Is there a fee for this?

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 6, 2025

By Paula Pyzik Scott
Ada Icon owner-editor

Here’s a head-scratcher: do Icon readers know the difference between news and advertising? I’ve found myself explaining what’s news and what’s advertising–at least on the pages of the Bluffton Icon and the Ada Icon–several times recently.

While both are posted at the discretion of the publisher, news is provided for the benefit of readers with no financial considerations. The Icon also has a distinctly local focus. For example, you won’t find coverage of the Olympics unless the story has local ties.

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Bulldog wrestlers finish 9th at Woodmore Invite; Simon wins 215 title

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 6, 2025

Vieira wins 100th match

By Cort Reynolds

ELMORE – The Ada High School wrestling team competed well at the two-day Woodmore A Classic Invitational meet Friday and Saturday, January 3 and 4, finishing ninth out of 25 teams.

Ada senior Landon Simon won the 215 lbs. class title, beating out 23 competitors to claim the crown with a perfect 8-0 record. He won his first six matches by pin. 

In the semifinals he posted a 14-1 decision victory. In the title round bout, Simon triumphed 5-2.

Ada senior Liam Vieira won his 100th varsity match via pin in the third-place bout Saturday. He went 6-1 at the tournament with five pins.

Vieira became just the fourth wrestler in Ada history to reach 100 wins, joining Austin Windle, Chase Sumner and Clayton McClain. 

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