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Enter the Ada Friends of the Library book drawing

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 14, 2024

Book drawing entry deadline is December 13

The Friends of the Ada Public Library have selected and donated five books for a December 14 prize drawing.

When you check out a book from the library, you may enter to win one of the following books:

  • Benita and the Night Creatures by by Mariana Llanos, (4 - 7 yr)
  • The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (8 – 10 yr)
  • Ruby Lost and Found by Christina Li (11 – 13 yr)
  • Alebrijes by Donna Barba Higuera (14 - 18 yr)
  • Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (adult)
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Ada’s Jolliff to play soccer at ONU

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

ABOVE L-R)  Heather Jolliff, William Jolliff, Logan Jolliff, Ada High School head coach Aaron Acheson, assistant coach Ezra Dietering.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – Ada High School senior Logan Jolliff will be staying close to home next year. 

On November 12, the scoring ace signed a letter of intent to attend and play soccer at Ohio Northern University.

Jolliff scored 31 goals and passed out 10 assists this past season to help lead Ada to a sparkling 14-5 record. His 72 points led the team, and were just eight shy of the program single-season record of 80 set by Andy Fetter. 

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December 3 Public Hearings on natural gas and electricity aggregation in the Village of Ada

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

4:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, Ada Municipal Building

This public notice is also posted on the Ada Icon Classifieds

Pursuant to Sections 4928.20(C) and 4929.27(B) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Village of Ada, Ohio shall conduct a combined public hearing for the purpose of obtaining public input on the Plan of Operation and Governance of the natural gas and electricity aggregation program.

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Hardin Northern Public Library to host open house November 23

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23 at Hardin Northern Public Library

The staff and Board of Trustees of the Hardin Northern Public Library, 153 N. Main St. Dunkirk, have announced that construction of the library addition is completed.

To celebrate, an Open House with light refreshments is planned for November 23. The public is invited to stop by and see the addition that will be used for summer reading programs, movie nights, and book club as well as childrens and adult programs.

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Two killed in crash at Hardin Rd.-State Route 81

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

JACKSON TOWNSHIP __ On November 12, 2024, at approximately 4:40 p.m. troopers with the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were notified of a multi-vehicle crash on state Route 81 at the intersection of Hardin Rd. in Allen County.  

Nancy E. Weese, age 84, of Columbus, OH was operating a 2014 Honda CR-V southbound on Hardin Rd, approaching the intersection of state Route 81. Mrs. Weese failed to stop at the stop sign at state Route 81 and was struck by a westbound 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee, operated by Samantha E. Hilton, age 32, of Dunkirk, OH. 

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Obituary for Merit Michael Conley, Jr.

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Merit Michael Conley, Jr., age 64, of McGuffey, passed away on November 12, 2024 at his sister’s residence in Ada. 

Michael was born on January 5, 1960 to the late Merit and Sada (Evans) Conley, Sr. He was formerly married to the late Cathy Preston Petersen. 

He is survived by his daughter, Jordan (Russell) Girdler of Findlay; granddaughter, Isabelle; two brothers: Jeff (Karen) Conley and Orville (Carla) Conley; five sisters: Doris Neilson, Donna (Roger) Castle, Sandra Bailey, Peggy Baker and Terry (Grover) VanHoose; and special friends: Duane Krummrey, Drake Krummrey and Wesley Krummrey. 

Preceding him in death is his grandson, Rusty. 

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