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Meet "Zeke" the Icon's dog of the week

This is "Zeke." He is a 12 week old Plott Hound that was found starving. He spent 3 days at the vet with IV's and has gained a couple of pounds.He weighs 11 pounds but will be a larger dog. He is very playful and needs a home that will give him time to heal... (he is a special needs right now until he has gained back his weight.)

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Mangola named ONU softball coach

Former ONU All-American Jackie Mangola has been named the head softball coach at Ohio Northern University, effective July 1. Mangola returns to her alma mater after a 2-year stint as head coach at Hiram, where she guided the Terriers to 21 victories in her time at the helm. She also served as an assistant coach in stops at John Carroll and Muskingum after her graduation from ONU with a bachelor's degree in health and physical education in 2012.

Ada Kiwanis members hear the West Ohio Food Bank story

Linda Hamilton, executive director of the West Ohio Food Bank, spoke to Ada Kiwanis members during the June 14 meeting.

She said that the mission of West Ohio Food Bank is:  “Everyone should have access to healthy, nutritious food.  Together with our partners, we provide nutritious food to those in need."

Ada street signs come and they go

Every year some street signs need replacing due to weathering, accidents, or theft.

Here are several that will be put up soon by village employees.

The street named High is the stolen most often, for some reason. The new signs are larger and more reflective. Ada has more than the usual number of visitors due to the university, festivals, and sports events at two stadiums. (Monty Siekerman photo)

First and foremost, I am a drummer

The Cadets practice on campus Wednesday afternoon...shirtless on a hot and humid afternoon. The full 150-member corps musicians and flags will put on a free "thank you" show for the community at 7:30 p.m. on Monday at Dial-Roberson Stadium. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Evening garden affair focus on daylilies on June 27 in Kenton

Daylilies Topic of Evening Garden Affair

The Hardin County Men’s Garden Club with the assistance of the Hardin County Master Gardeners, sponsor “An Evening Garden Affair” on Monday, June 27, at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County, 960 Kohler St., Kenton. 

The progra from 6 to 9 p.m. features Charles and Cynthia Lucius of Amity Abloom with a program titled “Landscaping with Daylilies: Creating Stunning, Carefree Summer Gardens.”

Cynthia and Charles Lucius moved to their Amity Road home in 2003 changing the seven acres of lush, rolling grassland into an official A.H.S. Display Garden.

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