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Bonnie Minix co-owned Pfeiffer Station General Store

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Bonnie L. (Burris) Minix, age 72, of Alger, passed away at 1:39 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her residence. 

She was born on June 22, 1950, in Alger, Ohio to the late Charles W. and Cleah (Koontz) Burris.  Bonnie married Stratton Minix on December 31, 1982 and he preceded her in death on January 2, 2016.

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Wallace A. Winegardner was a farmer

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Wallace A. Winegardner, age 87, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 3:22 a.m. at Bridge Findlay Hospice Care Center. 

Wally was born on March 16, 1936, to the late Bud and Evelyn (Losey) Winegardner.  Bud was a quiet and gentle man and Evelyn was one of the sweetest ladies that God has created. They raised Wally and his sister, Velma Piehl, who preceded him in death.  Wally was Velma’s younger brother.  He grew up on the family farm, where they farmed land and raised various livestock. Among this livestock were chickens.  Any one that knows anything about Wally knows that these chickens had such an impact on him that he spent the next eighty years avoiding chicken and eggs or anything he thought resembled those dirty old birds.  

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Football festival donations accepted until July 1

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is accepting donations for the 2023 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival until July 1.

Now is the time to let organizers know if your business is interested in helping support this community event.

All businesses receive signage and day of recognition for their contribution. Contact Director Lindsay Walden-Hollar at [email protected].

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Elder Victim Ministry (EVM), a program of Crime Victim Services, is asking the community to “Build Strong Support for Elders” as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Thursday, June 15. Staff will gather at 11am at the CASA Park, 234 N. Main St., Lima, to raise awareness about elder abuse. Partner agencies and community members are encouraged to wear purple and if available, join the group for a photo to be shared on CVS media pages.

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Names of Ada's Civil War veterans inscribed in brick, come and go online

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

By Paula Scott

A conversation with Ada historian Lee Crouse at Memorial Day ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery had me asking questions about the decommisioned Civil War cannon that has served as a memorial to Ada and Liberty Township soldiers who fought in the Civil War. (Photo from https://theclio.com/entry/119722)

Searching the Icon archives, I found an article about the bricks enscribed with the names of 81 documented Civil War veterans that surround the base of the cannon--a display that was created in 2018. But the link that once provided a list of these names was for a page that no longer exists.

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Fundraiser delay creates more time to help "Strike Out Cancer"

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada softball program's second annual “Strike Out Cancer” fundraiser was postponed Tuesday, June 13 due to rain and is rescheduled for Thursday, June 29.

The event will feature a varsity high school game between the Ada softball and baseball teams, a pre-game contest and a sale of various items.

Funds from the event held at the varsity softball diamond in War Memorial Park will be raised to help two Ada teachers.

A home run derby competition will be held from 5-5:45 p.m. This event is open to all ages, with no limit on entries. It costs five dollars to hit five balls.

At 6:00 p.m., the Ada varsity teams will compete in a slow-pitch softball contest.

A bake sale, 50/50 tickets and raffle baskets will be for sale throughout the event.

If an individual or business would like to donate and support this cause, please contact event organizer Traci McClain at 419-306-9908.

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