The University of Dayton Arena will host the Ohio High School Athletic Association girls basketball state tournament for the next three years, OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass announced Tuesday. Having hosted 125 NCAA basketball tournament games, UD Arena has been the home court for March Madness more than any other facility in the country.
Renovated in 2019, UD Arena has a seating capacity of 13,000 and has played host to many OHSAA basketball tournament games, along with Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA tournament games. During the regular season, it is the home of the very successful University of Dayton Flyers women’s and men’s basketball teams.
Rhodes State will host Virtual Admissions Information Sessions as more students look to attend Rhodes State this summer and fall.
These sessions will help students navigate the enrollment process to also include an overview of available online services, financial assistance and majors/programs.
The next three Admissions Information Sessions will be on Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, May 27, at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, June 2, at 10 a.m. Students interested in participating can register at www.RhodesState.edu.
The Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting its 29th case of COVID-19. It is also reporting two additional negative test results.
Recommendations from the CDC and the Kenton Hardin Health Department on church gatherings/services and how to conduct these safely are available by contacting the health department at 419-673-6230.
The two photos of the Brewer Block posted earlier this week on the Icon captured the interest of many Icon viewers. Scroll down to view an earlier photo of the building.
The Facebook post had 2,011 reaches, 48 likes and 11 comments. We've posted the comments below:
Monty Siekerman
Enjoy seeing the then and now photos. I understand the building is owned by a California outfit that leases apartments. Anyone know for sure? What were some of the first floor businesses that you remember?
Ada school announce a public "hot spot" where the public can get online.
As it is important to access reliable, high-speed Internet, the hot spot is located in the school's south parking lot.
According to an announcement on Ada Bulldogs Facebook: We want everyone to stay in their vehicles while accessing the hot spots. Social distancing doesn’t stop in the parking lot.
"To access the network, join the WiFi/SSID: WiFi by Watch and you will be directed to a sign-in page.
According to the school @WatchCommunications created this this public access spot.
What comes down must go up, apparently. Gas prices in Ada this spring feel like one is on a roller coaster with ups, downs and now ups. On March 11 the price per gallon was $2.19. Then on April 24, the price dipped to $1.14. Late last week it headed north and landed at $1.69 per gallon.
