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Horner on today's job training, wages and workforce

Posted by Staff on Monday, May 23, 2022

A message from the Apollo Career Center Superintendent Keith Horner:

I recently read in GraphsandLaughs that there were 11.55 million job openings and 5.95 million unemployed people in March [2022]. This is very close to two jobs available for every job seeker, which is consistent with what we see in this region. Every sector that Apollo works with is experiencing workforce issues.  

As a result of these issues, we have seen a couple of things happening. One, wages are increasing, even for high school students.  It is not unusual for our high school students to make $15 to $20 per hour. 

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Susan K. Hatton worked at Ohio Northern University

Posted by Staff on Sunday, May 22, 2022

Susan K. Hatton, age 69, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at her residence.   

She was born on June 18, 1952, in Lima, Ohio to the late Willard W. and Mattie (Fricks) VanAtta. Susan was previously married to the late Michael Hatton.  

Susie is survived by her two children: Abra (Millard) Bowersock of Lima and Michael (Alexis) Hatton of Ft. Myers, FL; four grandsons: Michael (Jessica) Hatton, Colin (Rebekah) Hatton, Triston Hatton, and Landon Hatton; three siblings: Bill (Joyce) VanAtta, Mark (Cinda) VanAtta and Deryl (Norm) Fleming all of Ada; a brother-in-law, Bill Beaman of Kenton; and her dog, Zoey. 

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Hardin County Memorial Day ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. on May 30

Posted by Staff on Sunday, May 22, 2022

The Hardin County Veterans’ Service Commission and Veteran Service Officer will be hosting a County Memorial Day Ceremony in Grove Cemetery at the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) veteran circle, which is located close to E. Franklin St./State Route 309 at 11:00 a.m., on May 30.

The guest speaker will be Fred Rush, Hardin County Commissioner. Organizers issue the invitation, saying, "Please join us so we, as a community, can remember and honor our fallen heroes this Memorial Day."

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Bulldog Sumner, Grose and 2 Ada relays qualify for regionals

Posted by Staff on Sunday, May 22, 2022

CORRECTION: The original version of this article did not include information about Julian Grose qualifying for regionals in the 300 hurdles.

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School track and field teams hosted the Div. III district meet on warm days Thursday, May 19, and Saturday, May 21, at War Memorial Stadium.

The Ada girls finished 10th of 18 teams, while the Bulldog boys ended up 12th out of 15 squads. 

Columbus Grove won the boys team title with Bluffton coming in second. Kalida captured the girls crown in a close battle with Van Buren.

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McCool is back with The Maid

Posted by Staff on Sunday, May 22, 2022

Review by Robert McCool

It's been quite a few weeks since I've submitted a book review for the Icon. It's been quite a few weeks since I have had the motivation to read a new pop-fiction release. I’ve found myself returning to some classics: “East of Eden,” “Travels with Charley,” and even the more recent “Cloud Cuckoo Land.”

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Thelma Mae Binkley was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on Saturday, May 21, 2022

Thelma Mae Binkley, age 98, of Ada, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 13, 1924, in Hardin County, Ohio to Emmett and Eva (Norman) Martin, Sr. and they preceded her in death. She married Leonard Binkley on December 15, 1951, and he died on February 10, 1989.

Thelma was a homemaker. She attended Grace Gospel Church of Ada.

Surviving is her son, James Binkley of Ada; a sister, Chris Gibson of Ada; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Emmett Martin, Jr.; a sister, Jean Gilroy; a brother-in-law, Thomas Gibson; and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Martin.

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