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Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine to provide public presentation at ONU Law

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 8, 2022

Ohio Supreme Court Justice Pat DeWine will offer a free, public presentation on “The Role of Justice” at Ohio Northern University at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 in Tilton Hall, Room 129.

Justice DeWine began his six-year elected term on the Ohio Supreme Court in 2017. He is known for the quality and thoroughness of his legal opinions, which reflect his strong belief in judicial restraint and his respect for the constitutional roles of the other co-equal branches of government.

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OHSAA officials training moves online

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 8, 2022

Online and In-School Education Boosting Number of New OHSAA Officials

COLUMBUS–Facing a growing shortage of interscholastic sports officials across Ohio, the Ohio High School Athletic Association has moved all classroom instruction for new officials to the convenient virtual platform RefPrep and is also asking member schools to offer the online officiating curriculum during the school day for students to begin the process of becoming a licensed official. A number of schools across Ohio have already begun offering the RefPrep class.

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Peg and Dick Lawrence celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, September 8, 2022

Peg and Dick Lawrence of Ada, Ohio will celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary on September 8.

They were married on September 8, 1957 at Dola Presbyterian Church. They have three children: Jill Meyer, Juli Miller, Jeff Lawrence; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

From the Lawrences: "What a wonderful life we have shared together." They have lived and been involved in Ada community for 65 years. Peg retired from Lima Memorial Hospital and Dick retired from Apollo Career Center.

The family will have a private celebration.

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Bulldog golfers be-Deviled at Sycamore Springs

Posted by Staff on Thursday, September 8, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY⎯The Ada High School golf team lost a dual match to Arlington at Sycamore Springs Golf Course Wednesday evening, September 7.

The Red Devils beat Ada, 229 strokes to 252. Senior Geddes Klingler paced the Bulldogs with a 46 to finish second in the match.

Junior Jack Baumgartner carded a 52, while senior Dale Hoyt registered a round of 68. Freshman Sam Crawford was the fourth Ada scorer with a score of 86. Frosh Jayden Shaffer added an 88.

Red Devil James Meikoe was match medalist with a round of 44.

The Bulldogs fell to 1-17 with the defeat.

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Wondering about a Wilson Football garage sale?

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 7, 2022

By Paula Scott, AdaIcon.com editor

When folks want to know what's happening and when, they often contact the Icon.

Recently readers have asked whether Wilson Sporting Goods would have a garage sale this year.

Manager Andy Wentling told us the following: “No garage sale [in 2022]. It is going to be several years until we can do it again as we are growing / expanding and no longer have the room to have the garage sale.”

Now you know!

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Ada Council approves green waste drop-off for 2022

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 7, 2022

At the Sept. 6 regular meeting of the Ada Village Council, councilors approved the startup of a Village green waste site in response to a request by the Ada Tree Commission.

In the attached memo, Village Administrator Jamie Hall outlines the service, which will be for Ada residents only.

By appointment, residents will be allowed to bring "green waste" such as yard clippings, leaves and tree branches to the Village site at 514 E. Lincoln. See the attachment for a detailed description of what may and what may not be brought to the site. Unloading must be done by the resident.

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