(Editor’s note: Grant wrote several columns for the Ada Icon during the past school year. The Ada Icon congratulation him on a job well done in many areas of life, as a person, a student, varsity basketball player, and journalist.)
The Ohio Northern University chapter earned 11 awards for excellence in college journalism in the Society for Collegiate Journalists’ (SCJ) annual contest.
Well, there were moments when we thought it may never arrive, but summer is here and in full swing! (YES!!! Finally ;) Hopefully, you have had a chance to get out and enjoy a little of the sunshine and beautiful temps so far…..
Summer is full of so many fun opportunities….vacations, swimming, camping, boating, picnics, bike rides, gardening, long walks/runs. The list could go on and on. However, one common element surfaces across all these fun activities….the sun.
ONU senior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) has been named the 2018 Division III Honda Athlete of the Year nominee for track and field as announced by Executive Director Chris Voelz of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda. Click here for the story.
The Hardin County Pullers will be at Ada War Memorial Park on Friday, June 8. The competition will begin at 7 p.m. and will last until about 11 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m. Registration is at 5 p.m.
Classes scheduled to run are:
6500 Limited Street Gas 4x4
6500 Pro Street/Altered Gas 4x4
8000 2.6 Smooth Bore Diesel
Altered Semi
Tractor Pulling Legends
6500 Cheater Street Gas 4x4
8000 Workstock Diesel
Street Legal Semis
9500 Open
Tri State Limited Hot Farm
The order will be determined the day of the pull. No alcohol.
Rain date: Saturday, June 9, 6 p.m.
Note: Take our survey attached at the bottom of this story.
By Darlene Bowers
Join us this summer as the Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon team up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Summer is the perfect time to check out the new library renovation (if you haven’t already) and check out some books. Check the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.
Chloe Noel
“'If you don't like to read, you haven't found the right book.'
―J.K. Rowling
ONU senior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) has been named the 2018 Division III Honda Athlete of the Year nominee for track and field as announced by Executive Director Chris Voelz of THE Collegiate Women Sports Awards (CWSA) presented by Honda.
Richards is now designated one of 11 finalists for the prestigious DIII Honda Woman Athlete of the Year. This will be voted on at the end of the academic year by national balloting among 1,000 NCAA member schools as part of THE CWSA program, now in its 42nd year.
