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Young alumni awards presented during ONU Homecoming ’23

Posted by Staff on Saturday, November 11, 2023

Two Ohio Northern University graduates received young alumni awards during Homecoming Weekend in October 2023.

The William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award was established in 2004 by the Alumni Advisory Board to honor and recognize William L. Robinson and the 50 years he dedicated to impacting Ohio Northern University students. This award recognizes alumni who graduated within the last fifteen years and who demonstrate passion and loyalty toward their profession, community and alma mater.

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Ada board of education meets on November 16

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, November 11, 2023

The Ada Exempted Village Schools will hold the November Board Of Education Meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 16.

Board Members are:

Matt Gossman
Amy Mullins
Ronald Fleming
Ted Griffith
Matt Fisher

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Ricky DeWayne Morrison was an auto mechanic

Posted by Staff on Friday, November 10, 2023

Ricky DeWayne Morrison, age 63, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

He was born on April 29, 1960, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Harlin and Lola (Bailey) Morrison. Ricky was previously married to Sandra Mulholland.

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Purple Star status illuminates Ada Schools' engagement with military families

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 9, 2023

By Paula Scott

The State of Ohio Purple Star Advisory Board has selected Ada High School to be among the 511 active Purple Star Schools in the state for 2023. According to the Ohio Department of Education, over 14,000 students in the state are part of military families. The Purple Star award is given to “schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.”

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Drugs seized at Kenton residence

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 9, 2023

In the early morning hours of November 7, detectives from the Hardin County Crime Task Force were requested to assist the Kenton Police Department in the investigation of a possible shooting that occurred in the 400 block of Levings Street in the city of Kenton.  

During the investigation, a search warrant was issued for a Levings Street residence, where detectives seized a quantity of suspected drugs including fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription pills, and marijuana.  

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PHOTO Veterans Day 2023

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 9, 2023

The Ada Icon and the Bluffton Icon will be on "pause" for Veterans Day Observed, November 10. Content for that day will not be updated except for breaking news, sports and obituaries. Send tips, media releases and advertising inquiries 24/7 to [email protected].

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