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Gregory Scott Neeley was a heavy machinery operator

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Gregory Scott Neeley, age 58, of Jenera, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. 

He was born October 23, 1966 to Connie J. Neeley and Oxie “O.C” Neeley in Lima, Ohio. Greg is proceeded in death by his mother, Connie Neeley and his father Oxie Neeley. 

Greg is survived by his brother, Shawn (Krista) Neeley, New Stark Ohio, special to him niece Ashley (Shane) Neeley-Hogan, Dola Ohio, and Laekin Loomis, Mountain Home Idaho, great niece and nephews, also his forever love and best friend Tracie. 

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Tickets on sale for Ada Distinguished Awards

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Ada Distinguished Awards Night, which takes place on Thursday, February 27, 2024 at Liberty Oaks. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Join the Ada Area Chamber of Commmerce and Town and Gown committee "for an unforgettable evening celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of our community’s outstanding individuals!"

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3rd annual USV Craft & Vendor Show to be held March 29

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Provided by the Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters

The Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters will host the third annual Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Upper Scioto Valley High School, 510 S. Courtright Street, McGuffey.

The parent-led organization works to support the elementary music, middle and high school bands, middle and high school choirs and the drama program at Upper Scioto Valley Schools. The Craft & Vendor Show is the main fundraising event of the year for these programs.

The event will include over 60 area vendors and crafters, basket raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Booster president Melanie Dyer notes that “there will be plenty of shopping and fun for the whole family.”

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Letter: Raines and Preston recognized at Ohio Fair Managers conference 

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 6, 2025

Provided by OSU Extension Hardin County

Amanda Raines, 4-H Youth Development Educator in Hardin County, was  recognized as Hardin County's Outstainding Fair Supporter at a breakfast hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture at the Ohio Fair Manager's Association annual convention on Friday, January 3.  

Amanda's passion for the youth of Hardin County goes well beyond the duties of her job description. She invests countless hours specifically at our fair including working with our Junior Fair Board, assisting with ribbons and awards, supporting junior fair entries, assisting with risk management and so much more.  

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Village of Ada phone lines down, morning of January 6

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 6, 2025

UPDATE Phone service is now working.

At 9:14 a.m., the Village of Ada emailed a notice that its phone lines were down on the morning of Monday, January 6.

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Question for the Icon: Is there a fee for this?

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 6, 2025

By Paula Pyzik Scott
Ada Icon owner-editor

Here’s a head-scratcher: do Icon readers know the difference between news and advertising? I’ve found myself explaining what’s news and what’s advertising–at least on the pages of the Bluffton Icon and the Ada Icon–several times recently.

While both are posted at the discretion of the publisher, news is provided for the benefit of readers with no financial considerations. The Icon also has a distinctly local focus. For example, you won’t find coverage of the Olympics unless the story has local ties.

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