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90 freight cars - Bob Ward wins a pizza

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Last week's "count the freight car" video contest received dozens of entries. There were 90 freight cars on the train.

Bob Ward's entry was chosen from the correct entries submitted. He wins a 2-item, 16-inch Three Brothers Family Pizza.

Watch for the next Icon contest coming when you least expect it.

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Liberty Bank pays tribute to Charles VanDyne

He served on the bank for 37 years and 18 as board chair
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

If you’ve ever tried to fool Charles VanDyne? Ask Brian Marshall how it is accomplished.

Brian lured Charles to a meeting at Liberty National Bank on Wednesday to discuss a recognition for Corsie Arn and Pat Crist.

Turns out the meeting was a surprise special event in recognition of Charles. The bank officially unveiled a plaque naming the “Charles VanDyne Conference Room,” and read a board resolution in his honor.

Attended by countless friends of Charles, who kept the whole thing a secret, the ceremony included the unveiling of a plaque and recognition to him for his many years of service to the bank.

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Ada native Russell Dearth was a former mayor of LaFayette

Member of the Ada High School class of 1952
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Russell E. Dearth, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 8:40 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on March 15, 1934, in Ada,  to the late Jasper Earl and Aezelda B. (Robnolte) Dearth.  On June 6, 1959, Russell married Karen J. Amstutz and she survives in LaFayette.

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Kan Du Group new in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Courtney Davis, multi-county programming manager for Kan Du Group, now with an Ada location, explained the Group's services to the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce on June 16. Formerly Blanchard Valley Industries, Kan Du serves the needs of adults with developmental disabilities.

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Heavy chrome, gas guzzlers, and cars your parents and grandparents drove

Bluffton's Wheels event returns Friday - cruise at 8 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - After a one-year cancellation, Bluffton Festival of Wheels returns to Main Street on Friday.

Vehicle registration for the 53rd annual Bluffton Festival of Wheels is underway according to Dan Diller, festival director. The show is sponsored by the Bluffton Lions Club.

This year’s festival is Friday, June 18, in downtown Bluffton. Registration is from 2 to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Vehicle judging is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 7:30 p.m.

The traditional cruise along Main Street starts at 8 p.m.

The show is open to antique cars, classic cars, trucks, tractors, golf carts, fire engines, motorcycles and Cushmans.

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Sean Beck, Ada council candidate, endorsed by Sen. Brown

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 17, 2021

 Ada village council candidate Sean Beck announced that his campaign has received an endorsement from Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown.

The Beck campaign is excited that their message of transparent effective governance in our village is resonating with the people not just in the village, but around the state.

Sean said “I am honored, humbled, and incredibly excited to be endorsed by Senator Sherrod Brown. Sen. Brown is someone who truly cares about his constituents, and I've looked up to him for many years because of that. I am truly looking forward to being one of the Senator's Canary Candidates for the 2021 election cycle.”

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