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Bulldog volleyball sweeps scrappy USV

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School volleyball team had to rally late in each set but they ultimately swept arch-rival Upper Scioto Valley in a tough match on “Dig for a Cure Night” at the Ada Schools on Monday, October 2.

The Bulldogs improved to 11-8 overall with the 25-19, 25-17, 27-25 non-conference victory. 

The Rams dropped to 4-8 after the hard-luck loss.

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ODOT seeks public comment on Allen County projects

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Harrod and Lafayette projects

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects in Allen County.

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Youth Learn to Swim registration is open

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Polar Bear Swim School at Ohio Northern University is now accepting registration for Spring 2024. Lessons are available for swimmers from the ages of 4-12. Classes take place at King Horn Natatorium, ONU Sports Center, 609 W Lincoln Ave. 

The ONU Swimming and Diving Team will be teaching children to swim by working on water familiarity, water skills and safety, stroke development and technique work. In order to register, please use the following link:

DATES
March 24, 2024, April 7, 14, 21, 28, 2024

TIMES
Session 1: 5:30-6:15 p.m.; Session 2: 6:45-7:30 p.m.

COST
$65 for 5, 45 minute lessons

A Parent and Polar Cub Swim School is also being introduced. This is a unique opportunity for parents and children to work together in the water to learn some swimming and water safety basics in a fun and relaxed environment.

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Memories of Iwo Jima, memories of music

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

This is the second installment in a series by Icon columnist Bill Herr, who previously wrote about local sports history.

By Bill Herr
Icon columnist

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Trike-A-Thon raises funds for St. Jude's

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

ONU's Early Childhood Development Center recently hosted its annual Trike-A-Thon, held in collaboration with university honor students. The event raises money for St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital, while also teaching children about bike/trike safety. Currently the children have raised approximately $700. PHOTO from Ohio Northern University Facebook.

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Single vehicle crash kills 18-year-old driver in Forest

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 2, 2023

The Hardin County Sheriff's office has made the following announcement:

A single vehicle crash early Sunday afternoon has claimed the life of an Arlington man. 

Hardin County Central Dispatch received a 9-1-1 call at 12:14 p.m. reporting a crash of a vehicle into a tree at 18689 TR 22, Forest. 

Deputies discovered a pickup truck driven by 18-year-old Chase Clark had been traveling west on Twp Rd. 22, when it left the south side of the roadway and crashed into a tree. Mr. Clark was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Deputies were assisted by the Jackson Forest Fire Department and Jackson Forest EMS, the Hardin County Coroner's Office, Forest Police Department, and Osborn Towing and Recovery Services.

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