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Tickets on sale for Hardin Co. garden tour

Blossoms and Butterflies, June 26 in Kenton and Ada
Posted by Staff on Thursday, May 26, 2022

The Keep Hardin County Beautiful Commission will be hosting a garden tour in the Kenton and Ada area on June 26, 2022 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

The “Blossoms and Butterflies” tour will be a relaxing stroll through nine beautiful gardens. The invitation reads: "We hope that you take this opportunity to experience the joys and rewards of gardening. A Master Gardener will be present at each garden to answer your gardening questions."

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Mic check, mic check

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 26, 2022

MC Jillian Allison was on stage and in the audience during this year's Spring Fever Follies at Ada High School on Friday, May 20. Stay tuned to the Icon for photos and program. Also pictured here: the SFF Combo of Dillon Robbins, keys; Nick Federinko, Guitar; Joel Hazard, Bass; Ian Dellifield, Percussion.

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Photo-story: "Authorator" David Biedrzycki visits Ada Elementary School

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, May 26, 2022

On May 20, the Ada Schools hosted author-illustrator David Biedrzycki for three high-energy presentations to elementary students. Biedrzycki–who calls himself an “anthorator”--explained how he develops a book, answered student questions, and showed how he uses digital illustration tools. 

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What’s Going On?

Posted by Staff on Thursday, May 26, 2022

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Fifty-one years ago, Marvin Gaye released his album titled, What’s Going On that included the hit single by the same name. The album was released on May 21, 1971 and was hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as a thematic approach to social and political issues. The song was a response to violence and riots in the United States related to the war in Vietnam, as well as race relations. 

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Reminder: June 1 early bird deadline for Harvest & Herb vendors

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, May 25, 2022

HARVEST AND HERB FESTIVAL VENDOR SIGN-UP

Don't forget, sign-up by June 1 to save on Harvest & Herb Festival booth rental fees.

Save $10 on your standard booth - $35 ($45 after 6/1)

Save $10 on your limited electric booths - $50 ($60 after 6/1)

Email: [email protected] with questions.

The festival and parade are on Saturday, September 17.

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Flags fly at half mast in remembrance of Texas school shooting victims

Safer Ohio tip line reminder
Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 25, 2022

In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the 19 children and 2 teachers who were killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Governor DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on May 28, 2022.

The Safer Ohio program provides ways to report suspicious activity, request roadside help and real-time traffic.

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