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Matthew Motter takes office as Mayor of McGuffey

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, January 11, 2022

McGuffey Mayor Matthew Motter (left) was sworn into office on January 10, 2022 by Village Solicitor John B. Neville. 

Motter was one of five candidates who ran for office and was elected with 45.45% of votes cast. McGuffey mayor Drake Krummrey resigned in April 2021. Terry Donnal was appointed as mayor for the unexpired term.

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New youth services librarian at Ada Public Library

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The Ada Public Library has a new youth services librarian, Chloe Rieder. She joined the staff the first full week of 2022.

The Icon sat down to talk with Rieder (pronounced “reader”) on a Monday morning when the library hosts drop-in toddler play. Rieder’s first guest was Jolene McCoy (pictured below), the daughter of Elspeth and Ray McCoy of Ada. This was Jolene’s first visit to the library and she had a marvelous time exploring the books and toys in the children’s area.

Rieder returned to her hometown of Jenera in 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree from Heidelberg University and a Master of Library and Information Science degree from University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Grace Gospel Church announcements include Chili Cookoff

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Grace Gospel Church, 321 N Gilbert St., has announced the following information for January 2022. 

All are invited to the church’s annual chili cookoff at 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 22. “There are always many great and different chilis, as well as other sides, desserts and drinks that people bring to share.  You can bring a chili to compete or something else. Definitely bring a friend to help taste and vote on the tastiest chili and the hottest chili. Bragging rights for a year are the prize,” notes correspondence secretary Rachel Temple.

Sundays

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Baumgartner paces Ada swimmers at Jay County Invite

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, January 11, 2022

The Ada High School swim team competed at the Jay County Invitational in Portage, Indiana Saturday, January 8.

The Lady Bulldogs finished ninth in the 15-team field. Oak Hill won the boys and girls team titles.

The Bulldog boys came in 13th out of 15 teams.

Ada freshman Lily Baumgartner touched first in the 100 butterfly (60.31). She beat out 28 other swimmers to win the race.

Sophomore Jack Baumgartner posted the top Bulldog boys finish, coming in 10th in the 500 freestyle.
 

Ada girls top finishers:

Girls 100 Yard Butterfly

Name Age Team Finals Time

1st Baumgartner, Lily  AHS-OH 1:00.31

 

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Canvas & Cocktails hosted by The Inn on February 5

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 10, 2022

The Inn at ONU, 401 West College Avenue, is hosting Canvas & Cocktails from noon to 3 p.m. on February 5. The event combines the opportunity to create a winter scene on canvas or wood while enjoying a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage.

Artist Nancy Boaz is the instructor. All supplies, instruction and a beverage are included. Reservations and prepayment are required. Choose a project medium: wood ($85.00) or canvas ($70.00). Call 419-772-4266 to reserve a spot.

Find this event and more on the Community Calendar

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New Year view of campus

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 10, 2022

The ONU Department of Art and Design ushered in the new year 2022 on Facebook with this reflection on the skies over Ada. 

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