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Rose Marie Webb worked for ONU dining services

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 19, 2023

Rose Marie Webb, age 67, of Alger, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 18, 2023. 

She was born on November 9, 1955, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Ezra and Roberta (Allen) Moore. On November 13, 1976, Rose married Donald Webb and he survives in Alger. 

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Kenneth J. Williams worked for Amburgey Construction

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 19, 2023

Kenneth J. Williams, Sr, age 79, of Ada, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his residence.  

He was born on October 1, 1943 in Waterville, Michigan to the late Frank and Lula (Potter) Williams. Kenneth was reunited with his wife Grace. They were married on January 14, 1967 and she preceded him in death on June 15, 2012. 

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Ada Icon to observe Juneteenth holiday

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 19, 2023

The Ada Icon will be closed on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19. Except for breaking news including obituaries, new content will pause until Tuesday morning.

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BHS student and teacher remembers Gary Brown

Posted by Staff on Sunday, June 18, 2023

CORRECTION: Brown taught 33 years at Bluffton High School.

By Bill Herr

What Bluffton High School teacher was most memorable and influenced students the most? As a graduate of BHS and later a teacher at my alma mater, my list would be great but I would narrow it down to include Lorain Basinger (Vocational Agriculture), Wilbur Howe (History and Government), Wilford Geiger (Biology), Margaret Weaver (Latin), Duane Bollenbacher (Mathematics), and my choice at the top of the list, Gary Brown.

Gary graduated from Ada High School in 1956, from Bluffton College in 1961 and received his Master's in Teaching from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1972. He taught high school science for 35 years: Physics, Chemistry, Advanced Biology, and Environmental Biology (for which he developed his own course of study). He taught 33 of those years at Bluffton High School where he was affectionately known as "Doc." He was an assistant coach in football at BHS for 10 years.

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Jack E. Earl was a ceramic artist

Posted by Staff on Sunday, June 18, 2023

Jack E. Earl, age 88, of Lakeview, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 8:24 AM at Vancrest of St. Marys. 

He was born on August 2, 1934, in Uniopolis, Ohio to the late Kermit and Hazel (Steele) Earl.  On August 5, 1955, Jack married Fairlie Hanson and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2022.  

Jack is survived by his three children: Steven (Linda) Earl, Sr. of St. Marys, Kathleen (Robert) Shaw of Ada, and Dianne (Ed) Ducker of Lima; nine grandchildren: Steven Roy (Jessica) Earl, Jr., Forest (MacKenzie) Earl, Rob (Brittany) Shaw, III, Sarah (Quinton) Schmidt, Adam Shaw, Danny (Tara) Kellermeyer, Wess (Brandy) Kellermeyer, Trey Ducker and Andrew Ducker; sixteen great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law: Karen Kestle and Imogene Earl.  

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Earl and a sister, Marilyn Dubenion. 

Jack was a ceramic artist. He has pieces of art displayed across the world, including in the Smithsonian Museum. Jack was the first artist in residence at Kohler Company. He was an Associate Professor of art at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University). A former instructor of art at the University of Toledo. Jack authored a book of poems and stories, “Just For The Fun Of It.”  He was a member of Mt. Olivet Church of God in Christ, Lima.  

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Small Space Vegetable Gardening Topic of Evening Garden Affair 

Posted by Staff on Sunday, June 18, 2023

Outdoor garden tour and indoor presentation

HARDIN COUNTY–The Hardin County OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers are hosting “An Evening  Garden Affair” on Monday evening, June 26 at the Friendship Gardens of Hardin County located at 960  W. Kohler Street in Kenton. The event is from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and will feature John King, Hancock  County Master Gardener Volunteer and part-time horticulturist with the Findlay Country Club. He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Kansas where he received a degree in Biology. 

The topic of the program will be “Small Space Vegetable Gardening.” King will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of growing vegetables in pots and grow bags as well as the square foot gardening  method, touching on the Mittleider gardening method. The Mittleider gardening method was developed  for growing plants in a soilless medium to create high yield vegetable gardens under precisely controlled feeding and watering conditions.  

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