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Ada community coming together this summer in support of Amelia Griffin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 18, 2015

The Ada community is coming together this summer to support one of its younger residents – Amelia Griffin. She is the daughter of Beau and Christina Griffin. Her brothers are Jude, 7, and Willie, 3.

Four-year-old Amelia was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She has a tumor next to her spine and metastasized to her spine, according to information posted on her Facebook “Amelia Griffin Never Surrender Run.”

Tests have shown that her cancer has spread to several spots on her spine and pelvic region and below.

On June 8 Amelia began aggressive chemo.

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Violet Moser 1920-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 18, 2015

Violet Ruth Moser, 95 died June 17, 2015, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. 

She was born April 2, 1920, in Pandora to the late Walter and Margaret (Naas) Basinger. On May 6, 1941 she married Wayne Moser who preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 2006.

She graduated from Pandora-Gilboa High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton.  

Survivors include a daughter Joan (William) Crider of Swanton; a son Donald Moser of Ada;  four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

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You can see "ONU" spelled out from the air

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 18, 2015

Anyone flying over head in the vacinity of Ada will identify the community, thanks to "ONU" spelled out in greenery at Dial-Roberson stadium. (Monty Siekerman)

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Township trustees ask for patience in cleaning up cemetery due to high water

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 18, 2015

Gary Hall of the Liberty Township Trustees reminds area resident that the recent rains have caused Woodlawn Cemetery to be under water at times.

"A lot of corn stalks are laying on the grass. Until the ground dries we are unable to clean up the cemetery," he said. "In the meantime, we will do our best to get it cleaned up. Thanks for your patience."

 

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Inaugural "Vault" on The Tundra Aug. 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 18, 2015

Ohio Northern University will host its inaugural Vault on The Tundra on Saturday, Aug. 8, according to Steve Johnson, Ohio Northern University assistant coach track & field.

"This is a pole vault competition for high school and collegiate/open vaulters from all over the midwest," he said.

Watch the Icon for more information coming.

 

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Heavy rains challenge corn and soybean crops

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 18, 2015

By Mark Badertscher

Hardin Extension Office
Hardin County has recently experienced heavy rains in the past week. 

Producers may have concerns about nitrogen loss in cornfields.  Nitrogen losses occur by two main pathways: de-nitrification, which is gaseous loss of nitrogen, and leaching of nitrate from the soil through water leaving the tile line or into groundwater.  There is no tool or test that can tell us how much has been lost. 

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