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2023 United Way annual meeting invitation

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

KENTON–The United Way of Hardin County will hold its 2023 Annual Meeting from 7-8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 16 at the Kenton Armory, 128 N Main St.

Organizers note, “At this year’s annual meeting, we will highlight new board members, thank our outgoing board members, present annual campaign awards, and have the Bonnie McBride Memorial Pie Auction. 

“We will also have a light breakfast of donuts, yogurt, casseroles and various drinks. We will offer a 50/50 raffle, and basket raffles. Tickets can be purchased by cash or check at the door.”

The annual meeting will also feature a short business meeting to review the organization’s financials, formally vote on the new Board of Directors members and take a look at where the United Way is heading.

The event is free. 

Please RSVP to Martha Nau at [email protected]

Information about Hardin County United Way campaigns, volunteering, partnerships and resources is available at https://www.unitedwayhardincounty.org/

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Hardin Leadership registration ends March 1

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Been thinking about joining the thirtieth annual Hardin Leadership class? March 1 is the registration deadline. Find the registration form HERE.

The program is designed for the development of informed and effective community leaders. Nine monthly sessions will focus on the knowledge/skills required by today's community leader, such as public speaking, conflict management, and marketing.

This year’s program will be offered in morning sessions, March through November. A tuition fee of $350.00 per person covers the expenses of the program.

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D. Eloise Tighe was 99

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 27, 2023

D. Eloise Tighe, age 99, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 11:50 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on November 7, 1923, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late C. Clay and Marie (Howard) Sieg. On October 14, 1944, Eloise married Frank Tighe and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2003.

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Tornado watch issued on February 27

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, February 27, 2023

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio until 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 27.

Map attached.

https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=IWX&wwa=tornado%20...

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E. Eilene Parshall Hubbard owned Parshall's Clothing

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 27, 2023

E. Eilene Parshall Hubbard, age 90, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on February 12, 1933 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Dana Ames and Treva (Lewis) Mathewson. Eilene first married George C. Parshall, who preceded her in death. On March 19, 1993, Eilene married C. Richard Hubbard and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2021.

Eilene is survived by her two children: Stan (Nancy) Parshall of Huntsville, and Roxanne Parshall of Loveland; two stepchildren: Charles Richard “Chuck” Hubbard, III of Ada and LuAnn (Chris) Lower of Ramona, CA; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and four siblings: Robert Mathewson of Michigan, Carol Falk of Bluffton, Sue (John) Smutz of Bluffton, and Gene (Sue) Matthewson of Bluffton.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Mathewson.  

Eilene was the owner of Parshall’s Clothing Store of Ada.  She was a graduate of Bluffton High School class of 1951.  Eilene was a member of the Ada First Presbyterian Church.

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About the Icon: Help Wanted classifieds are free

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, February 27, 2023

Among the many free classifieds on the Ada Icon are Help Wanted ads.

If you have an Ada (or Bluffton area) job opening, we'll post it for two weeks at no charge.

  • Email ads to [email protected]. No phone calls are accepted for ads.
  • Please limit text to about 100 words.
  • A pdf attachment and web links may be included.

AdaIcon.com is where Ada gets its news and classifieds!

 

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