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AHS boys basketball delivers lopsided win vs McComb

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 4, 2022

Ada boys start 3-0

By Cort Reynolds

Playing at home, the Ada High School boys basketball team soundly defeated McComb 66-45 in their non-conference home opener Saturday night, December 3, to continue a strong start.

Ada improved to 3-0, their best record out of the gate in over a decade, with the one-sided win. The Panthers dropped to 1-1 with the decisive defeat.

Bulldog senior Carter Conley drove and shot his way to a game-high 21 points to pace the rout. Sixth man Jayden Bankston contributed 16 big points off the bench.

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Weekend Doctor: Sexual assault response teams and forensic nurses

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 4, 2022

By Michelle Stratton, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing Program Coordinator, Emergency Department, Blanchard Valley Health System

Violence is a healthcare issue that destroys the quality of life in communities and all around the world. The consequence of sexual violence creates many complex health issues that require a team of dedicated professionals.

In most communities around the country, there are special teams that provide this supportive care to victims of sexual assault. 

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A letter from the editor about letters and comments

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 4, 2022

About writer verification and moderation of social media comments

By Paula Scott

As the editor of the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon, I welcome letters on topics of special interest to residents in our readership areas. I also welcome comments on our social media channels.

LETTERS TO THE ICON
The Icon publishes all kinds of letters, including thank you notes, responses to articles read, comments on local ballot items and communication from local elected officials, schools, businesses and non-profit organizations.

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Holiday message from Apollo Career Center

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 4, 2022

The following message was issued by Apollo Career Center on December 1, 2022.

Happy Holidays from Apollo Career Center!

All of us at Apollo Career Center sincerely thank you and the community for supporting Apollo’s maintenance renewal levy. The continous support we receive throughout the year is greatly appreciated and never taken for granted.

One of the ways that we serve this region is through Apollo's robust adult education programming.  We offer  Health Care, Manufacturing, Welding, Public Safety, Truck Driving and High School Diploma/GED, etc.  In 2021, which was still impacted by COVID,  students achieved 30 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credentials, 84 Commercial Driver Licenses (CDLs), and 129 State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) credentials. This student success speaks to the commitment and quality of Apollo staff and the hard work of our students. We are proud of both.

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McGuffey Christmas Parade photos

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 3, 2022

Photos by Ken Collins

On December 1, McGuffey Memories organized the second annual McGuffey Christmas Parade.

Photographer Ken Collins captured these images including a glimpse of Santa at the North Pole.

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December events calendar for Alger Public Library

Posted by Staff on Saturday, December 3, 2022

The Alger Public Library has issued a December calendar of events at https://www.algerlibrary.org/calendar, also attached.

Regular events include Preschool Storytime at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays.

A wide variety of holiday and seasonal crafts are scheduled including a handprint penguin and bell ornament. 

Other activities are a Hot Chocolate Bar on December 21 and Gingerbread House Contest on December 22. Puzzle Night is scheduled for December 28.

The library will be closed on Monday, December 26.

The Alger Public Library is located at 100 W. Wagner St.; phone (419) 757-7755.

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