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Dean Rostorfer worked for Ferguson Construction

Gary G. “Dean” Rostorfer, age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 7, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to Russell and Alice (Brewer) Rostorfer, Jr. who preceded him in death.  On July 14, 1973, Gary married Joyce M. Harpster and she survives in Harrod.

January 8-14 safety service calls

The Hardin County (Ohio) Sheriff's Office public safety call dashboard shows the following activity for the Ada, Ohio area from January 8-14, 2022.

 

JANUARY 8

  • Animal Complaint
  • Civil Process
  • Dead on Arrival
  • 2 Disabled Vehicle
  • 3 Information
  • Lock Out
  • Medical Emergency
  • Narcotics
  •  Sign Down/Signal Issue
  • 2 Stand By
  • Well-Being Check

Tommy Tire open since Dec. 22

From the front door, things look like business as usual at Tommy Tire Sales and Ada Truck Sales, 3032 OH-309. In fact the business reopened just 11 days after being hit by a tornado on December 11.

Book Review: The Devil in the White City

By Robert McCool

First posted on the Icon September 10, 2020.

Welcome to the White City - Chicago in 1890-1893.

It's been a while since I've written a review, as my wife had an emergency back surgery and an extended stay in the hospital that has kept me busy doing other things than writing.

But even as immediate as my time has been recently this book has been on my mind quite a bit. Once again, it comes recommended by a member of the Ada book club, and is justified as a good read.

Did the 13th Amendment end slavery?

By Amelia Alexander

Alexander is an Ada High School student and a regular columnist for the Ada Icon.

I have been learning many things in school that have inspired me to write about them. In government, we are memorizing the amendments. Even the early amendments to the U.S. Constitution that trace back to the 1800s are still extremely relevant. I wanted to write about the 13th Amendment because it pertains to things that the media does not always cover.

 

What is the 13th Amendment?

Bulldog rally just short vs. rival Polar Bears

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School boys basketball team spent most of this home game trying to catch up but never quite could as they dropped a hard-fought 53-47 decision to county rival Hardin Northern in their annual matchup Saturday night, January 15.

The Bulldogs trailed 11-7 after one period, and HN extended the lead to 27-17 at halftime. Ada sliced the deficit to 33-32 late in the third period and crept within three points twice in the final stanza, but never was able to take the lead.

The Bulldogs fell to 4-10 with the non-conference loss. Meanwhile, HN improved to 8-5 with the rivalry win.

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