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Icon dog of the week - Bella

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Meet Bella, She is a dachsund/red heeler. Bella is one year old, she is playful and energetic. She is waiting for her forever home. 

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 of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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Everyone wins at this fun run

Recap of first-ever Vancrest Halloween-themed fun run, 5K
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 14, 2018

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Participants in Vancrest first-ever fun run and 5K nearly froze Saturday morning, but hot chocolate and coffee made the event bearable considering the temp was about 50 degrees lower than what has been the norm this fall.

Youngsters crossing the finish line won baskets of prizes in categories for boys and girls in many age groups.

The adults in the 5K portion had a spirited run, too, with Ada Police at the entrance to Vancrest at SR 81 keeping everyone safe.

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Hardin County Medal of Honor recipient barn painting unveiled Friday

On U.S. Route 68 south of Kenton
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 11, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
History buffs and artists will be especially interested in the public unveiling of a painting on a barn in Hardin County. Scott Hagan, the man who painted each of the 88 Ohio Bicentennial barns, is completing one of Jacob Parrott, the first Medal of Honor recipient in the U.S. for his service in the Civil War.

The unveiling will take place at 3 p.m. on Friday on a barn owned by Arthur and Charlene Bingham at 19691 US 68 south of Kenton.  The barn is located two miles north of the Hardin-Logan County line.

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Noteworthy Community Choir workshops set

Workshops include choir rehearsals, rhythm, movement and drumming
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 10, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Noteworthy Community Choir is holding two Saturday workshops for singers age 7-14. The workshops, one in Ada and one in Lima, are free and each one concludes with a performance.

Those interested are asked to register by Friday, Oct. 26, at www.noteworthycc.org or by calling 419-679-8259.

The no-cost workshops begin at 1 p.m. and conclude with a concert at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at Golden Bridge Academy, 310 Market St., Lima and Saturday, Nov. 10, at Miss Vicki’s Music Studio on SR 81 near the Ada Schools.

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Icon dog of the week - Karma

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Meet Karma. She is a 1 year old husky mix. Karma is ready for a loving home.

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 of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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15 minutes with Mike Gossman

A sit-down chat with an Ada farmer
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, October 8, 2018

Interviewed by Monty Siekerman
Mike Gossman knows farming, so the Ada Icon asked him about this year’s crop since farming is, by far, the biggest industry in the county.

Gossman said the bean and corn crops are “really good” this year because the weather has been almost perfect for growing with no flooding rains in the spring, intermittent rains throughout the summer and fall, and lots of hot weather.

In the spring, the bean and corn seeds emerged “the best I’ve ever seen,” he said.  Mike has been farming since his sophomore year in high school and just turned 60, so he has seen a lot of springs and knows a year that has good germination.

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