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Icon poll results and invitation to this week's poll

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 14, 2020

Here are the results from last week's Icon poll. Click here to take this week's poll asking Would you have faith in a covid-19 vaccine introduced to the public before Nov. 3?

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Two drive-thru flu shot clinics on the calendar

Conducted by Kenton-Hardin Health Department
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 13, 2020

The Kenton Hardin Health Department will hold two drive-thru flu shot clinics this fall.

The first is Saturday, Sept. 19, and the second is  Saturday, Oct. 3. Both take place in the parking lot under the Health Department in Kenton and the hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Flue shots are given without persons leaving their vehicles.

About the Clinic:
• Masks required for the safety of staff and individuals.
• Vaccines available for ages 6 months and up.
• Personal insurance and Medicare accepted.
• Bring your driver’s license and insurance cards.
• High-dose flu vaccine available for persons 65 and older.

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There's a new bulldog in town

It carries lots of history and has real local spirit
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 11, 2020

There’s a new bulldog in town, and you will love it. It’s not only an Ada-created bulldog, but and it’s also the only bulldog of its kind.

A project launched last spring focused on a “new and improved” Ada school logo, Dan Lee, Ada High School principal, told the Icon.

That project had its unveiling in mid-afternoon on Sept. 11.

It all came about under the direction of a committee of school staff members, three talented Ada High School alumni and a sponsorship from Quest Federal Credit Union.

Staff members on the committee included Arlene Allison, Morgan Bass, Eric Perkins, Ben Thaxton and Lee.

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100 families; 38,356 pounds of food

West Ohio Food Bank distribution in Ada on Sept. 10
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 10, 2020

The West Ohio Food Bank conducted a food distribution on "Hunger Action Day" on Sept. 10, on the campus of Ohio Northern University.

During the event, 100 families, most from Hardin County, were served. The West Ohio Food Bank distributed 38,356 pounds of food during the afternoon.

“September is Hunger Action Month, and the West Ohio Food Bank, an affiliate member of national organization Feeding America, continues to try to do major distributions in all 11 counties it serves throughout western Ohio,” said Jason Aldrich of the food bank.

The Ohio National Guard assisted in the distribution. 

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Hog Creek Wind Project donates $5,000 to Beatitudes food pantry

Deb Curlis: “It will go a long way in assisting Beatitudes with food distribution emergencies. It’s local organizations like EDP Renewables that make a difference in Ada.”
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 10, 2020

- Several photos below -
Beatitudes of Ada received a $5,000 donation for its emergency food pantry on Tuesday from the Hog Creek Wind Project’s parent company EDP Renewables.

Eric Rivera, operations manager of the project, presented the check. Deb Curlis, Beatitudes manager, and several board members attended the check presentation and toured the 30-turbine project’s office located in Washington Township east of Ada.

Board members attending were Jennifer Grant, board president, Susan Hord, board secretary, David McDonald, board treasurer, and Becky Neville, board member.

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Hardin agriculture hall of fame nominations accepted

One of last year's honorees was Madelyn Lowery, an ONU alumnae
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 10, 2020

Applications are being accepted for the 2020 Hardin County Agriculture Hall of Fame through Thursday, Oct. 15, according to Mark Badertscher of the Hardin extension office.

Nominees must have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in, or working in Hardin County, Ohio.

Last year one of those honored was Madelyn Lowery, an ONU alumnae. She joined Dean and Barbara Dulin, Fred Rarey and Mark Watkins as 2019 honorees.

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