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Pool weather

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, July 26, 2023

July 25 was a perfect day for a splash in the Ada Municipal Pool at War Memorial Park. July 26 and 27 promise to be days when you'll want to go out of your way to stay cool--with a heat advisory and maximum heat index values around 100 Thursday and 100 to 105 on Friday.

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ONU bowling seasons begin October 7 in Columbus

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The Ohio Northern men's and women's bowling teams will begin their inaugural seasons on Oct. 7 when they compete at the first of five Ohio Bowling Conference Tournaments at Palace Lanes in Columbus under head coach Jeff Robinson.

The Polar Bears will compete in five separate OBC Tournaments in Columbus (Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Jan. 20 and Feb. 24) and will have five other tournaments on their schedule.

ONU will compete at the Wright State Raider Classic Nov. 11-12, at the Lehigh Valley Collegiate Dec. 19-20 at Whitehall, Pa., the Roto Grip Keystone Classic Dec. 21-22 at Allentown, Pa., at the Greater Pittsburgh Classic Jan. 13 at Greensburg, Pa., and at the Alma Scotty Classic Feb. 3 at Jackson, Mich.

Ohio Northern will compete in the 24-team Ohio Bowling Conference.

The Polar Bears will hold their practices and home events at Norada Lanes in Ada.

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What a difference 40 years makes in U.S. soccer

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, July 25, 2023

By Paula Scott, Icon editor

On July 21, the Bluffton Soccer Club hosted an outdoor watch party for the first game of the U.S. women’s national soccer team in the 2023 World Cup tournament. A large screen television was set up on the Steinmetz soccer field where young children, teens and adults watched from the bleachers, in lawn chairs and on blankets. The sun set shortly after the game started, bringing the screen into sharp focus and vivid color. A crescent moon glowed overhead. The defending U.S. champions were heavy favorites against Vietnam, a team playing in the world cup for the first time–and the U.S. team won 3-0.

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One-car crash east of Kenton under investigation

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 24, 2023

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a one-vehicle crash at Ohio 67 West near County Road 115, which left a Lima man with serious injuries early today. 

The investigation revealed that the driver Matthew Dennis Bollinger, age 24 of Lima, was traveling east on Ohio 67 when he apparently lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and rolled over. 

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View from the Icon commute

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, July 24, 2023

Taking photos on 50 m.p.h. roads between Ada and Bluffton is a challenge, but the summer views never fail to interest the Icon. In July we're saying goodbye to the golden wheat crops.

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Lineup for 7th annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival on August 26

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 24, 2023

By Paula Scott

With just over one month until the 7th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has a full lineup of events planned for Saturday, August 26. 

The Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival celebrates Ada’s remarkable contribution to the sport of football. It includes an evening of fun with live music, food trucks, a beer tent, raffles, kid zone and the one and only Wilson Football drop.

10:00 a.m. - 93.1 The Fan radio will be broadcasting “Out of Bounds with Danny Holbrook” LIVE from Ohio Northern’s Dial Roberson Stadium. Sports fans are welcome to come out, listen to the show, and grab some free goodies.

11:30 a.m. - PPKUSA registration begins at Dial Roberson Stadium. This FREE Punt, Pass & Kick USA event is for boys and girls ages 6-15.

1:00 p.m. - The original football skills competition, est. 1961. https://www.ppkusa.com/ Qualifiers advance to the National Finals.

5:00-10:00 p.m. - Downtown fun at the Ada Depot Park. 

LIVE MUSIC
Headliner: Voodoo Lane. Opening band: Turning Point Band.

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