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Hardin County Sheriff's Academy classes in May and June

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Sheriff Keith Everhart has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Hardin County Citizens Sheriff’s Academy, to be conducted consecutive Tuesdays beginning May 2 and running through June 13.  The sessions are planned for 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Office, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton.

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Bulldogs sweep USV in track dual

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School track and field teams swept rival Upper Scioto Valley in a dual meet Monday evening, April 3, at War Memorial Stadium.

The Bulldog boys swamped USV 78-13, and the Ada girls beat USV 83-51.

Ada junior Mariah King won the 300 hurdles and the high jump events to pace the Bulldogs.

Kevin Smith won the shot put and the discus events to pace USV.

ADA FIRST-PLACE FINISHERS

Boys 110 Meter Hurdles  - 1 Brown, Jackson 16.95

Girls 100 Meter Dash  - 1 Cooper-Bolden, Kayleiana 14.49

Boys 100 Meter Dash - 1 Jolliff, Logan 11.94

Boys 1600 Meter Run - 1 D’souza, Ethan 5:17.73

Girls 400 Meter Dash  - 1 Smith, Jordyn 1:11.75

CONTINUES

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Katherine Johnson worked for Upper Scioto Valley High School

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Katherine J. “Kack” Johnson, age 92, of McGuffey, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 12:20 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on June 21, 1930, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Okey and Cloie (Jordan) Risner.  On August 13, 1950, Katherine married James Johnson and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2017.

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Welcome advertiser First National Bank

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, April 3, 2023

Join us in welcoming First National Bank as an Ada Icon advertiser.

The Bank was founded in 1919 and is a locally owned community bank with $242 MM in assets. The bank has six branches in Pandora, Bluffton, Lima, Ottawa and Findlay, Ohio.  First National Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC.  The Bank’s website is www.e-fnb.com.

First National Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pandora Bancshares (PDRB). 

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Council agenda for April 4 meeting

Posted by Staff on Monday, April 3, 2023

The Village of Ada council will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 in council chambers on the second floor of the Ada Municipal Building, 115 W. Buckeye.

The full agenda is available on the Village website HERE.

Two resolutions and seven ordinances will be reviewed for council approval. 

Committee reports previewed are:

• Recommendation for hiring cashiers and lifeguards for the 2023 pool season.

• Recommendation for hiring assistant pool manager.

• Approval to waive storm sewer tap fees for 1 year after the completion of Grandview Boulevard Reconstruction Project.

• Request of the Village to reduce or waive the storm sewer tap fee for Wilson Sporting Goods new manufacturing plant.

Administration reports previewed include:

• Ohio’s new driving while texting law.

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Sophomores awarded 117th annual Interclass prize

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, April 3, 2023

On Friday, March 31, the sophomore class of Ada High School won the 117th annual Interclass competition. The sophomores were represented by (L-r) Aidra Preston, essay; Ben Burkheimer, poetry; Aubrey Pope, poetry; and Jillian Allison, dramatic reading. Stay tuned for an Iconoclast View on being introduced to the AHS tradition.

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