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Rumor has it

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Posted by Staff on Thursday, February 3, 2022

Rumor Has It was a 2005 film directed by Rob Reiner and starred Jennifer Aniston, Shirley MacLaine, and Kevin Costner. The movie scored well in the box office but was not a fan favorite at 2.8 stars with a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In contrast, Adele won 15 Grammy awards with her hit song Rumour Has It released in 2011. Some of her lyrics strike home as we deal with the misinformation surrounding COVID-19.  Lyrics such as “bless your soul, you got your head in the clouds” and “people say crazy things”.  

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Raymond Binkley was a U.S. Army veteran

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Raymond Russell Binkley, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 7:36 p.m. at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 29, 1947, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Darrel and Audrey (Barry) Binkley. On April 27, 1969, Raymond married Sharon K. Gudakunst, who preceded him in death on November 1, 2012.

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February 1 Ada Council Summary

Police and pool hiring / Officer discovered trailer fire
Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Icon attend the February 1 Ada Village Council meeting using the remote option offered by the Village of Ada.

The meeting was chaired by Mayor David Retterer. The meeting packet is attached HERE.

OPEN FLOOR

Maria Santo, Ada resident and candidate for the position of judge on the Hardin County Common Pleas Court, detailed her qualifications for the position.

 

OLD BUSINESS

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Bulldog swim results at Kenton

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The Ada High School swim teams faced off in a dual meet against county rival Kenton at the Hardin County YMCA Tuesday night, February 1.

The Bulldog girls lost the meet to Kenton, 93-68. The Wildcats defeated the Bulldog boys, 100-35.

Kenton won the combined girls/boys score, 193-103. 

Bulldog freshman Lily Baumgartner and junior Carlie Oldfield each won two races, and both swam legs for a pair of victorious relay foursomes.

Junior Kaitlyn Bowden won the 100 butterfly race, and also swam for both winning relay teams.

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Are you ready for some Super Bowl football?

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Ada's own Wilson football factory is gearing up for Super Bowl LVI and has new product to show off. Watch the Wilson Football video on Facebook. 

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What to do if a snow emergency has been declared

Village of Ada guidance for 4+ inches of snow
Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Issued by the Village of Ada on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 via email and on the village website.

In light of the forecasted snowfall beginning Wednesday, February 2nd, the Village of Ada would like to remind residents of the parking limitations associated with a declared snow emergency. 

As per ordinance 351 of the Ada Codified Ordinance, a snow emergency exists when a uniform accumulation of 4 or more inches of snow has fallen. During the existence of an emergency snow condition, no person shall park a motor vehicle upon the following public streets in the Village, as follows:

NO PARKING shall be permitted on: 

  • Gilbert Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;
  • Johnson Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;
  • Simon Street Lima Avenue to North Street;
  • Lincoln Avenue from Corporation line to Corporation line;
  • Turner Avenue from Main Street to Grand Avenue;
  • Montford Avenue from Main Street to Liberty Street,
  • Highland Avenue from Gilbert Street to Simon Street,
  • Buckeye Avenue from Johnson Street to Grand Avenue
  • and University Avenue from Main Street to Ream Street.
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