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APL hosts "Intro to Geocaching"

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 25, 2022

At 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, the Ada Public Library will host An Introduction to Geocaching.

Here's what geocaching is, and how you say it. Geocaching (JEE-oh-cash-ing) combines hiking and cell phone technology to help you find a hidden goal.

The name is a mashup of “geography” and “cache."

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July 27 Community Meal at St. Mark Lutheran

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 25, 2022

A free Community Meal will be held at St. Mark Lutheran Church on Wednesday, July 27 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.. The church is located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson streets.

You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service. The menu:

  • Cold Cut Sandwich
  • Pasta Salad
  • Chips
  • Fruit
  • Cookie

Last month the church served 148 meals. Organizers note, "so arrive early before we run out. We would love to see you."

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Clyde Franklin Brown served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 25, 2022

Clyde Franklin Brown, age 92, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 12:45 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

Clyde was born on November 12, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky to Cholia and Lacy Brown, who preceded him in death.  He served proudly in the United State Army during the Korean War, stationed in Korea for four years. Clyde married Betty Jo Hall on February 26, 1954, in Ada, Ohio.  She preceded him in death on January 25, 2017. Clyde retired from Lima’s Clark Equipment in 1981. He then worked for General Dynamics in Lima until he retired in 1992. 

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Allen County Sheriff's Office asks for help finding victims

Posted by Staff on Monday, July 25, 2022

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday (7-21-2022) it was brought to the attention of this office that multiple concerning allegations were recently made on social media regarding a local Teens for Christ branch and a few of its members. A letter was also found online that made serious allegations against a resident(s) of Allen County, Ohio.

Through our research we have found that members of various groups and boards throughout the community affiliated with Teens for Christ locally were likely presented with similar allegations via a letter in recent weeks.

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Brant provides Dobbs decision background and potential on The Journal

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, July 25, 2022

Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law law professor Joanne Brant, JD, recently appeared on the half-hour BGSU-TV program The Journal with host Steve Kendall. Brant and Kendall discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in favor of the state of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which has returned jurisdiction of abortion to the states.

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Hardin County Fair is September 6-11

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, July 24, 2022

The Hardin County Fair, to be held September 6-11, provides 111 pages of information about the 2022 fair in the fair book HERE.

  • Junior Fair Entries Close July 31
  • Open Class Entries: August 1 - 26

Ada residents and groups with entries can send information to the Icon at [email protected].

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