Regional news

A good place to begin - The Remington Walk

Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Ada community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.

As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art located on The Remington Walk on the Ohio Northern University campus. For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience. 

Either way, it’s an opportunity to take a walk and view some art that is uniquely Ada. The Walk is spread through campus and may be viewed by following the ONU walking path, beginning near Affinity Village, west of The Freed Center.

OSU Extension will test dial gauge pressure canners on Tuesday, June 16, from 4-7 p.m. and Friday, June 19, from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Hardin County Ohio State Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima St., Suite 103, Kenton., according to Jami Dellifield of the extension office. 

CLICK HERE to register for an appointment.

Home canning is a relatively simple process, but many variables can affect your finished product. There are so many resources with unsafe information that it is important to make sure you are following the most recent safe home canning guidelines.

It's the ball with the brain

Check out the newest Wilson football.

It’s the ball with the brain. Wilson calls it the world’s first and only comprehensive connected football system. Watch the video with this story.

Described in the video below this way:

Built for today's up-tempo RPO offenses, the GST Prime slows down the game so you can play faster. Easier to prep, see and pass, hear why coaches love the new GST Prime Football and its innovative technology. 

• “Prep Gauge” color match around laces and stripes to know when your ball is ready for gameplay. 

• Double seam lace reinforcement for added grip with customized team color options 

During the week starting June 15, State Route 81 between the village of Ada and the village of Dunkirk will be restricted through the work zone for the removal of reflective pavement markers in preparation for upcoming chip seal operations.  Work will be performed by the ODOT Hardin County maintenance garage.

Cressleaf groundsel, or butterweed, and it a concern for livestock producers

Cressleaf Groundsel is in full flower currently in forage and unplanted fields across the state.  While this is not a new weed, prevalence has been increasing causing concern for many livestock producers. 

Cressleaf Groundsel is toxic to both cattle and horses.  Cattle are 30-40 times more susceptible to poisoning than sheep or goats.  Calves and younger cattle are more susceptible than older cattle, but it can be fatal at high enough doses to all age groups.  

Tree fell, blocking State Route 81 at County Road 15

Heavy rains and high winds kept police, fire and emergency crews busy and on continued alert in Ada in the late afternoon and into the evening on Wednesday. The following reports from the Ada police indicate problems across the village:

• 5:27 p.m. – Power pole burnt and wire fell near a shed east of 332 Hays Ave. Fire department and EMS also responded to this call

• 5:31 p.m. – Large tree fell, blocking State Route 81,  both lanes, Country Road 15 and SR 81

• 5:36 p.m. – Tree limb hanging on a power line,  945 S. Main St. (2 calls)

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