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Colton Hall, Ada senior - being homecoming king was 'pretty much the highlight of my life'

15 minutes with Colton Hall, Ada High School senior
(Note: This interview took place during a study hall in the media center conference room. Also in attendance were Torch, Redman, Waldo and Bird.)

What classes are you taking this year?
Psychology, English 12, Communications, Integrative 4 (math), I have two study halls and work release. In that program I work at Community Market.

LCC game is history; Bulldogs prepare for Jefferson rematch

By Dusty Donley
Coming off their biggest win of the season last week in Delphos, the Bulldogs couldn't survive a ferocious second half Thunderbird surge last Saturday night, losing a tough, non-conference battle to a solid Lima Central Catholic squad, 34-20. The loss moves Ada to 7-3 on the season and sends the Bulldogs to Stadium Park for the second time in three weeks, facing a first round playoff rematch with Delphos Jefferson.

 

Hardin "All Access" newsletter on Ada Icon

There's lot happening in Hardin County this fall. A great summary of those events is in the October-November issue of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance "All Access" newsletter.

A copy of the newsletter is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

Hardin Democrats meet Nov. 13 in Kenton

The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Henry’s Restaurant, 995 North Detroit St., Kenton.

Committee members should enter the north doors and turn to the loft area to the right.  Those who would like to eat and order from the menu are invited to come at 6 p.m. to dine together.

Committee members will evaluate and make comments regarding the Fall Campaign Luncheon and Rally held at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church with State Representative Kathleen Clyde as our guest speaker. 

Celebrate the holidays with these events at The Inn at ONU

The holidays are approaching and Icon viewers will want to make certain they put these exciting events taking place at The Inn at ONU on your calendar.

• Nov. 7 Food and Wine Pairing at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening full of fine wines paired with delicious food and live music. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Hardin County Foundation. Reservations are $45 per person (plus tax/gratuity).

Agnes Crates waited 100 years - now she's Ada's citizen of the year

Agnes Crates, life-long Ada resident, thought she was going to present the invocation at Monday’s Town and Gown Banquet.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF HER ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AT BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

She did deliver it, but unknown to her, the community had bigger plans. Mrs. Crates was bestowed the honor of 2013 Ada citizen of year during the banquet.

She joins an impressive list of Ada residents who have received this honor over the past 48 years.

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