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Holiday weekend flush with celebrations

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, July 2, 2022

Ada will celebrate the Independence Day weekend with two holiday-themed events: a 7:00 p.m. Patriotic Pops concert on Saturday, July 2 and the Pride of Ada Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 2.

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Dr. Melissa J. Baumann installed as 12th president of ONU

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 2, 2022

Dr. Melissa J. Baumann is Ohio Northern University’s 12th president. Since becoming president in July 2022, shortly after the conclusion of the University’s sesquicentennial celebration that focused on furthering its legacy of success, she has committed to supporting ONU’s mission and vision by strengthening its strategic plan and branding to enhance the institution’s already illustrious programs and to realign other programming with current and future workforce needs.

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Weekend Doctor: Repetitive use golf injuries

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 2, 2022

By Shaun Coffman, PT, DPT, OCS
Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Nationwide Children’s Hospital*

Whether you and your child play golf to relax on the weekends or to be competitive, a risk of injury exists just like in other sports. It is important to take precautions against getting hurt and to seek medical attention in the case of injury.

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Harold E. Compton was a U.S. Army veteran

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 2, 2022

Harold E. Compton, age 82, of Belle Center, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton.

He was born on January 25, 1940, in Alger, Ohio to the late Bruce E. and Flossie M. (Wooley) Compton.  In March of 1962 Harold married Joyce L. Thompson and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2014. 

Harold is survived by a son, Shaun (Cindy) Compton of Roundhead; two daughters: Lori (James) Goldsmith of Kenton, and Beth (David) Kretz of Beavercreek; ten grandchildren, and several great grandchildren; and two sisters: Helen Louise McDaniel of Florida, and Joyce Shirk of Indian Lake.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Compton.

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Photo-story: Ada boys nip Stingray swimmers

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 1, 2022

The Icon is catching up on Ada Gators swim news. Stay tuned for June 30 results.

By Cort Reynolds

Photos by Teri Salyer and Cort Reynolds

The Ada boys summer swim team won their dual meet, but the Alligators narrowly dropped the overall bout at county rival Kenton in a West Ohio Aquatic League contest Monday night, June 27.

Ada beat the Stingray boys 267-228, but lost the combined boys/girls competition by a 534-490 score.

The Alligator girls fell to Kenton, 306-223.

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Content-swap: New limits expand 401(k), IRA opportunities

Posted by Staff on Friday, July 1, 2022

It's a content swap: We're sending stories on the Patriotic Pops and Pride of Ada Fireworks to the Bluffton Icon and sharing this 401K and IRA update from Bluffton.

By Ryan DeMarco, CRPC™
Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 111 N. Main St., Bluffton, 567-226-4506

You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. So, to pay for all those years, you’ll probably need to take full advantage of your retirement accounts. And in 2022, you may have expanded opportunities to deduct retirement plan contributions on your tax return.

Before looking at what’s changed this year, let’s review the key benefits of these accounts:

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