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ONU honors engineering education student with Catherine Freed Leadership Award

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 8, 2014

Elizabeth Spingola, a 2014 candidate for graduation in engineering education who is from Butler, Pa., was honored with the 2014 Catherine Freed Leadership Award at Ohio Northern University on May 1. The award, named for former University First Lady Catherine Freed, recognizes the outstanding female leader on campus.

An honor student, Spingola will be the first individual in the nation to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in engineering education. She is a member of Phi Sigma Rho and the ONU Joint Engineering Council, and she is one of the founding members of the ONU chapter of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).

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Village Voice: Ada pool passes now on sale

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 8, 2014

Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner and after the long, cold winter we’ve had this year, who isn’t ready for the sun and heat?! Be prepared for those hot days and opening day on May 26–buy your season passes for the Ada Pool today!

Season pool passes are on sale at the water office. Ada residents/taxpayers can get passes for $30 per person through June 2. After June 2, the cost is $40 per person. Non-residents/non-taxpayers can get passes for $60 per person through June 2. After June 2, the cost is $80 per person. A resident/taxpayer is anyone who works or lives within the Village limits and is required to file and pay Village income tax.

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Northern captures fourth at Human Powered Vehicle Challenge

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 8, 2014

The Ohio Northern University chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) captured fourth place at the Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) East competition at the University of Central Florida April 11-13.

Thirty-two teams of ASME student members took part in the competition, which consisted of three races (a men’s and women’s drag race and an endurance event) as well as design and innovation evaluations. The host school, the University of Central Florida, took top overall honors, with Rose Hulman finishing second and Franklin Olin College finishing third.

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Ada police call logs from April 28-May 4

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 8, 2014

Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, provided the Icon with the Ada police call logs from April 28 to May 4. The are provided in the attachments at the bottom of this story.

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Here's the Mustard Seed Cafe's Mothers' Day menu

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 8, 2014

Mothers' Day Brunch will be offered at Mustard Seed Café on Sunday from 10-2. There will be no breakfast hours and no regular menu. Reservations are suggested: 567-226-1120.

Adult $17.95
PASTRY COURSE... Sweet Rolls & Fruit or Sugar Scone with fruit and creme
SOUP COURSE... Asparagus or Lemon Leek
EGG COURSE... Quiche Lorraine or Mushroom Asparagus
MAIN... Bistro Steak with wilted greens, marinated mushrooms and bernaise sauce
or Baked Herbed Chicken with baked zucchini, garbanzos and lemon creme
DESSERT... Black Forest Crepe or Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake

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Stars of Arbor Day - Ada third graders

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, May 7, 2014

LOTS OF PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY

Ada third graders were the first to hear Mayor Dave Retterer proclaim Friday, May 2, 2014, as Arbor Day in the Village of Ada.

During the annual Arbor Day celebration, the Ada third graders proved to be a great audience as the Ada Tree Commission talked to them about trees, planting, dinosaurs and ‘elephant snot’. (If you are not sure what dinosaurs and ‘elephant snot’ have to do with trees, ask a third grader.)

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