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Blocking sled donated to AHS by football teams of '71-'72-'73

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 8, 2022

A new football blocking sled was recently donated and dedicated at Ada High School.

The sled was purchased with funds donated by the football teams of 1971, 1972 and 1973. Funds were collected after the 50th year reunion of the 1971 team that took place in October 2021. More than $5,000 was raised.

The sled has a plaque attached stating that the donation was made in honor of Head Coach Gary Ricker and reads "combined record 27-2."

On June 4, Coach Ricker and Assistant Coach Roger Bartley returned to Ada to attend the dedication of the sled.

Attached photo, L-R) Coach Ricker, Coach Bartley, and second year Coach Toby Smith.

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Karen and Bob Ward celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Karen and Bob Ward of Ada celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren on Saturday, June 4. 

Karen and Bob Ward were married on June 6, 1972 in Rolla, Missouri, Karen's hometown. At that time, their wedding reception was also held in her back yard with cake, punch, relatives and friends. 

Pictured in the family gathering on Saturday were (back L-R), Heather (Ward) and Ron Weihrauch with daughter, Ellie. Brian and Elycia (Taylor) Ward, Cate Ackerman, Camden Ward, Jennifer (Ward) Ackerman and Cori Ackerman and Vanessa Ward.

Bob and Karen are seated with their wedding poster next to them.

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ONU announces employee service and retirement recognition

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 6, 2022

This spring Ohio Northern University recognized the following individuals for years of service and retirements.

Three individuals were recognized for a remarkable 45 years of service: Sherolyn Evans, Food Service; Christine Garver, Physical Plant and Gary Long, Pharmacy.

Retirements

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AHS class of '72 gathers for 50th reunion

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 6, 2022

By David Devier

The Ada HS class of 1972 held its 50th reunion on Saturday, June 4, which was exactly fifty years to the day of the 1972 graduation. The reunion was held at the Inn at Ohio Northern University from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m.

In total, 32 of the living classmates were present for part or all of the event. One of the highlights was the attendance of three of the teachers that instructed the class members, Mr. Tom Dearth, Mr. Dale Madison, and Mr. Dick Lawrence along with their spouses.

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15 minutes with the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, June 4, 2022

The Ada Icon recently sat down with Becky Neville and Lindsay Walden of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce to hear their membership pitch and find out what's new at the chamber.

Their "15 minutes" is more like 11:00 and you can read the transcript below or watch the video HERE.

BECKY: Hi, I am Becky Neville with the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. I am the president of the Board and this is 15 Minutes with the Ada Icon.

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Ada area students named to Bluffton’s undergraduate dean’s list

Posted by Staff on Friday, June 3, 2022

Bluffton University has announced the following Ada area residents on the dean’s list for undergraduate students for spring term 2022:

Audrey Hazelton, Ada, Ohio
Ally Richardson, Alger, Ohio

Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours received dean’s list with distinction for continued high achievement.
 

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