Joanne Ruth Amsler, age 93, of Dola, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home.
She was born on February 13, 1932 in Ada, Ohio to Leonard Pearl and Marjorie (Cochran) Wright, Sr. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and foster parents: Oscar and Grace Patterson. She was previously married to Clyde “Sonny” Amsler.
The following events are scheduled for the coming weeks at Ohio Northern University. For more details, visit https://www.onu.edu/events/
February 20-23
Machinal, Freed Center: Biggs Theater
February 24
7:00 p.m. - ONU English Reading Series with fiction writer Brenda Peynado, Elzay Gallery of Art
7:00 p.m. - College of Engineering Spotts Lecture, Freed Center
March 20
7:30 p.m. - ONU Symphonic Band Irish Spring Concert, Freed Center, Biggs Theatre
March 23
4:00 p.m. - Guest Artist Concert: Old Crown Brass Band, Presser Hall
Some Ada area Verizon customers have received a text message from the telecommunications company advising them of potential disruptions to service in the coming days. A text message received on Friday, February 21 reads as follows:
"Verizon Msg: We're upgrading our network near Ada, OH 45810 within the next week. You may experience a temporary disruption to your mobile services and/or wireless home internet service. In limited cases, work may shift out as much as 2 weeks. Thanks for your patience as we make the network that America relies on even better."
The Icon has reached out to Verizon for further details.
The Ada Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of February 24-28. For further details and dates, visit adalibrary.org/calendar.
LIMA – The Ada High School wrestling team finished eighth at the 15-team Div. III sectional tournament hosted Saturday by Lima Central Catholic.
Allen East won the sectional title with 163.5 points, while Coldwater finished a close second at 157. The Bulldogs scored 78.5 points to tie with Antwerp.
Bulldog senior Landon Simon finished second in the 215 lbs. bracket to make it to districts. Ada junior Silas Riblet also took second in the 126 lbs. division.
Junior Zaiden Denslow took third at 120 lbs. to become the third Bulldog district qualifier.
St. Mark Lutheran Church of Ada will be serving up it's Community Meal on Wednesday, February 26, from 5 to 6:30, or whenever they run out.
The meal is free and open to the public. You may dine in, carry out or drive up for curbside service. If you plan on getting more than 8 meals you need to call 419-792-0911 before noon on Monday.
The menu is spaghetti and meatballs, green beans, garlic bread, fruit and cookie.
The church is located at the corner of Johnson and Lincoln streets.
Organizers note, "We look forward to seeing and serving you."
