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Chamber working on Merry on Main plans

A lot of exciting things in the works and more information will be coming soon
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 9, 2020

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is working on plans for the annual Merry on Main, according to Health Cox, chamber president.

This year’s event is moved from the evening to the afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5.

“This is the same day that the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance is possibly doing its parade, so we wanted to make this a fun all-day event for Ada and Hardin County,” said Cox.

“We have a lot of exciting things in the works and more information will be coming very soon,” she added. 

Watch the Icon for additional Merry on Main information as it develops.

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A record number of Ohioans have requested an absentee ballot

2.1 million absentee ballot applications received by Ohio boards of elections
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 9, 2020

On the first day of early voting and with just four weeks until Election Day, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced 2,154,235 absentee ballot applications have been received by county boards of elections statewide.

This includes 21,570 requests from military and overseas voters whose absentee ballots began to be mailed Sept. 18.

All other absentee ballots were mailed on Oct. 6. Over the past week, 158,839 new absentee ballot requests were submitted by Ohio voters. Totals from early in-person voting will be included in next week’s release.

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Liberty Township recorded 3 inches of rain in September

Soybean harvest has begun locally with farmers cutting their earliest planted beans with dry moisture content.  Most early yield reports are ranging from 35-70 bushels per acre
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 9, 2020

By Mark Badertscher
Hardin County - During the month of September, Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 4.77 inches of rain.  

The most rain for this month, 7.92 inches, fell in Taylor Creek Township, as measured by Silver Creek Supply.  

The least rain reported during the month, 2.60 inches, was reported in Jackson Township by Rick Weber.  

Liberty Township, reported by Phil Epley had 3 inches of rain and 17.40 for the growing season

During the same month last year, an average of 2.82 inches of rain fell.  The rainfall recorded in September over the past 10 years averaged 3.53 inches.  

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United Way of Hardin County visible in Ada

Ada organizations are among agencies supported
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 8, 2020

Pledge form is attached at the bottom of this story -
The Hardin County United Way thermometer it in its traditional spot in the Ada depot park, reminding residents of this year's United Way campaign, according to Phyllis Griffith.

The thermometer in the Ada railroad park reflects the goal to raise $150,000 to help fund 21 essential agencies the county. Of funds collected, 98% raised stays in Hardin county. 

Ada organizations benefiting from the United Way include Beatitudes and Community Health Professionals-Hospice. In addition, several county and area agencies that serve Ada residents are assisted by the United Way. 

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So, you think you know Ada - here's the answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 7, 2020

So, you think you know Ada - here's the answer. You will this insignia at the flag pole monument at the Ada park.

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So, you think you know Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 6, 2020

So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where is this located? Answer tomorrow.

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