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Where were you when Neil landed on the moon?

The Icon wants to know - send us your story
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, June 21, 2019

Where you were on July 20, 1969?

We all know where Neil Armstrong was – standing on the moon.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Neil Armstrong moon landing, the Icon invites viewers to submit accounts of where they were, and what they remember about the event.

Send your recollections - no matter how brief - to [email protected].

We will collect all the stories and post them on July 20.

 

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About the 2019 planting season

Only 68% of intended corn acres and 46% of intended soybean acres planted in Ohio
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 20, 2019

Consistent rains across Ohio and the Corn Belt continue to delay planting progress as the June 17 USDA Planting Progress report showed that 68% of intended corn acres and 46% of intended soybean acres have been planted in Ohio. 

Nationwide, roughly 27 million acres of corn and soybeans will either be planted or filed under prevented planting insurance. 

Across Ohio, the Final Plant Date (FPD) for soybeans is June 20.  Soybeans can be planted after the FPD, but a one percent reduction in the insurance guarantee occurs. 

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US 235 repair work between Alger and Roundhead

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 20, 2019

State Route 235 between the villages of Alger and Roundhead will be restricted to one lane through the work zone for berm repair through early July. Work is being performed by the ODOT Hardin County maintenance garage.

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Ohio governor USDA disaster designation for Ohio farmers

Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting a USDA Secretarial disaster designation for Ohio amid heavy rainfall impacting Ohio farmers.

In his letter, Governor DeWine notes that record rainfall through the spring planting season has been devastating to Ohio farmers, with flooding and saturated fields preventing them from planting crops. Only 50 percent of Ohio’s corn crop and 32 percent of Ohio’s soybean crop have been planted as of June 10, 2019.

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Music Booster blueberry fundraiser continues to June 26

Order online; 10 pounds for $32
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The Ada Music Booster blueberry fundraiser is officially underway and runs through Wednesday, June 26. 

Persons may purchase 10 pounds of fresh New Jersey grown blueberries for $32.  "These blueberries are great fresh and freeze well," said Amy Morgan of the Boosters.

"We hold this blueberry sale to raise funds to help purchase costumes, music, props and equipment and for all of the wonderful programs the Ada students will have the opportunity to participate in the upcoming school year," she said.

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TT 1954

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The Icon spotted TT 1954 on a black Honda CR-V in the parking lot of the Pandora Medical Center.

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