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Through Heterick's windows dimly

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Ohio Northern University's Heterick Library is among several construction projects underway in Ada this summer. Certainly at least once in your life you've peeked in windows to watch construction underway. We sent Ken Collins to the library, not to check out books, but to check out the construction underway. For more views, click here.

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Through a window dimly

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Through a window dimly: Here are photos of construction on the main floor of Ohio Northern Univesity's Heterick Library, taken through dust-covered windows.

Ken Collins took the photos.

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Mt. Blanchard Heritage Day Festival Aug. 20

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 19, 2016

The first-ever Heritage Day Festival takes place in Mt. Blanchard on Saturday, Aug. 20, beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting through fireworks that evening.  

The Beautification Committee, with help from village council, sponsors the event.

Watch the Icon for additional information later this summer.

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Sugar Grove United Methodist holds July 24 worship in Ada park

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 19, 2016

The community is invited to worship at Ada War Memorial Park Sunday, July 24, with Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. 

A continental breakfast will be available at 9:30 a.m., followed by songs and worship in the brown shelter house near the back of the park.  Pastor Courtnie will continue the Disney at the Movies series with this week’s homily theme: Pocahontas. 

Lawn chairs are encouraged.

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Here's Sally, Icon's dog of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 19, 2016

"Sally" is a sweet girl who loves attention. She is a special needs dog with some skin issues. You will fall in love with her at first sight.

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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60 candles on Ferguson Insurance anniverary cake - open house Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 18, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Ferguson Insurance Agency will celebrate its 60th anniversary with an open house from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22, at the office, 1356 Township Road 35 (St. Paul Road). All are welcome.

Ruth and John Ferguson started the agency in 1956. They were joined by their son, Fred, in 1978. John died in 1995 and Jamie Hazelton, Fred's daughter, joined the agency in 1996 and remains there today.

The Hazeltons live on the 60 acre farm where the business is located, northwest of Ada. She and her husband, Chad, are the parents of six children. The family raises many kinds of farm animals.

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