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Chamber provides information on new ONU student exploration and service in Ada

By Paula Scott

The July 19 meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, held at 8:00 a.m. at the Ada Public Library, reminded members that there are several opportunities to engage with the community in coming weeks.

Ohio Northern University will be providing new students with an Ada Adventure on Friday, August 18 fro 9:30-11:00 a.m. and 1:30-3:00 p.m. Businesses are encouraged to register with the QR code on the attached flyer and to showcase their business by providing information or offering a raffle, sample or giveaway. Email [email protected] if you have questions. The University will also be hosting a welcome fest on campus.

Alma S. McPheron was a dietary supervisor

Alma S. McPheron, age 80, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on September 23, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Karew and Goldie (Howard) Manns, Sr.  Alma is survived by her husband, David L. McPheron who she married on April 27, 1991. She was previously married to Thomas Denman and Harold Winkles.

Hardin SWCD supervisors election, August 17

The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding its election of supervisors at the 75th Annual Meeting which is held in conjunction with Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

This event is from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the shelter house north of the Community Building, at the Hardin County Fairgrounds, Kenton. A catered barbecue meal will be served from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Voting will take place to fill two open Supervisor positions on the board. The Annual Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with recognition of several individuals, presentation of the 2023 Conservation Partner Award and election results.

The election is held in accordance with Chapters 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Residents or landowners, firms, and corporations that own land or occupy land in Hardin County and are 18 years of age or older may vote for a supervisor. A non-resident landowner, firm, or corporation must provide an affidavit of eligibility, which includes designation of a voting representative, prior to casting a ballot.

Summary of July 18 Ada Council meeting

By Paula Scott

All members of the Village Council were present for the July 18 regular meeting at the Ada municipal building. As might be expected on a beautiful July evening, in-person attendance beyond the mayor, who conducts the meeting and staff members was light: it consisted of reporters from the Icon and Kenton Times.

A 68-page packet for the meeting is HERE.

During reviews of claims registers for $ 138,059.23 and (payroll) $ 91,269.50, there was brief discussion regarding cable repairs at the railroad track ($700) and a Bowling Green source for police cruiser tires.

Steiner on birds and butterflies

When the Icon's founder Fred Steiner isn't digging for historical gold, he enjoys photographing local flora and fauna. Here are his July 2023 takes on a meadow fritillary butterfly and a redwing blackbird at Motter Park.

Sherri Lynn Long Cullivan was an apartment manager

Sherri Lynn Long Cullivan, age 60, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her mother’s home.  

She was born on January 5, 1963 to Larry Long and Doris E. “Dodie” Long.  

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