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Hardin County Sept. 6-11 - here's everything you need to know

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

The 152nd Hardin County Fairs opens Sept. 6 and continues to Sept. 11.

Click here to access the 96-page fair book, listing all events.

Prices:
• Gate prices: 9 years and older $8 per person
• Ride all day $12

Special theme days:
• Tuesday – Veteran’s Day – free admission for vets
• Friday – Senior Citizens Day – free admission for seniors

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Once upon a time in Ada: You'll never believe this story from 1873

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

In April, 1873, pedestrians used a foot-log to cross the stream that flowed through the public square (Main and Buckeye). John Lee found the old 24-inch walnut foot log while excavating in 1922 for a new water line. It was then three feet below pavement and well-preserved.

1874 was the first class was graduated from Ohio Normal.

In 1874 the Northwestern Volunteer Fireman’s Association was organized at Ada. Its first annual convention was held here in 1881.

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Icon dog of the week: Toby is ready to go home with you

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Toby, 1 year old male lab mix, 33 pounds, pretty boy available for adoption.

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.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Ada Fire Department in 1953

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Here's the Ada-Liberty Township fire department from six decades ago. The year is 1953.

From left, George Umphress, Jack Boutwell (chief), Ralph Fisher, Allen High, Charles Anspach, George Binkley, Dwight Musser, Charles Umphress, Ted Hurlburt, Dick Fry and Grover Carey.

This photo is from the Ada 1953 community centennial souvenir program.

If an Icon viewer can identify the year and model of the fire truck, please send information to: [email protected].

 

 

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At an Alger community breakfast you leave with a full belly and a smile on your face

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 5, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
When you go to an Alger community breakfast you leave with a full belly and a smile on your face.

As you enter the building at 210 N. Main, you are greeted with a hug from 87-year-old Bea Collingsworth. You know you are in for a pleasant time.

This reporter planned to write about a breakfast held in Alger on a monthly basis for the past 10 years, come rain or shine, but ended up with an additional story---that of Bea and her job as "greeter" at the event.

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A ride to remember

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 5, 2016

Ron Easton of Waynesfield gives Amelia Griffin a ride through part of the park. Details are in the story below. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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