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109 E. Buckeye - Ada, OH 45810

10,500 Sq Ft Offered at $175,000 Great Location in downtown Ada. Previously used as a local car dealership. Large lot, recently paved with well maintained building containing three offices and bath. Excellent opportunity for almost any new business.

 

206 N. Main Street - Ada, OH 45810

Duane Helms Sr. worked for Ford Motor Co.

Duane L. Helms, Sr., age 64, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 9:25 p.m. at the Baptist Health, Louisville, KY.

He was born on December 13, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Victor and Patricia (Binkley) Helms, who preceded him in death.   

Duane is survived by his two children: Duane (Sarah) Helms, Jr. of Cox’s Creek, KY and Misty (Wade) Fearing of North Carolina; six grandchildren; and a sister: Kaylene Evans of Ada.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Monica Thornton; and two sisters: Theresa and Monica Helms.

Duane worked at Ford Motor Company, Lima.  He was an avid Harley-Davidson fan and loved to ride.

January 2022 Board of Education summary

The January 13 Ada Board of Education meeting included the 161st annual reorganization meeting and a regular meeting with reports from the high school and elementary school principals, as well as the treasurer and superintendent.

The public packet of agenda and financial reports are attached to this article: agendas, financials part 1, financials part 2.

The board established roles and dates for the upcoming year:

  • Ted Griffith was sworn in as a new board member
  • Amy Mullins was elected as board president
  • Matt Gossman was elected as board vice-president
  • Meetings will take place at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Board of Education office, 725 W. North Ave.
  • The Treasurer and Superintendent were authorized to act on specified financial matters on behalf of the school district.

Students reflect on the life of MLK and his visit to Ada

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022, the Icon offers the following contribution from Ohio Northern University, where Dr. King spoke in January 1968.

In a new installment of the public policy series “Critical Questions,” ONU student fellows Kennedy Aikey and Hailey Trimpey reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK).

Aikey and Trimpey discuss Dr. King’s role in the civil rights movement, his legacy and the history of King’s visit to ONU in 1968, just months before he was assassinated. They note that King participated and contributed to the civil rights movement in many ways: 

Dean Rostorfer worked for Ferguson Construction

Gary G. “Dean” Rostorfer, age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 7, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to Russell and Alice (Brewer) Rostorfer, Jr. who preceded him in death.  On July 14, 1973, Gary married Joyce M. Harpster and she survives in Harrod.

January 8-14 safety service calls

The Hardin County (Ohio) Sheriff's Office public safety call dashboard shows the following activity for the Ada, Ohio area from January 8-14, 2022.

 

JANUARY 8

  • Animal Complaint
  • Civil Process
  • Dead on Arrival
  • 2 Disabled Vehicle
  • 3 Information
  • Lock Out
  • Medical Emergency
  • Narcotics
  •  Sign Down/Signal Issue
  • 2 Stand By
  • Well-Being Check

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