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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
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December 1910 The Tri- County Poultry Association was formed on December 1, 1910 at Dr. Montgomery’s office. Elected officers were, president, W.H. Freund; vice president, Dr. Montgomery; and Charles Meyer secretary. Other board members in January 1911 were: C.H. Hilty, C.C. Runser, Geo. Rusher, E.M. Turner and H.W. Bowersmith.

 

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Elwanda J Casper 1921 - 2018

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Elwanda J. Casper, age 97, died on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 12:08 p.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

          She was born on October 26, 1921 in Ada, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Bessie (Mull) Candler.  On October 27, 1940 Elwanda married Alva E. Casper and he preceded her in death on September 11, 1996.

          Elwanda retired from the Ada Schools where she had worked as a cook.  She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church of Ada.  She was a former member of the Sugar Grovettes and a member of the TOPPS of Bluffton.

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Black Knights out-shoot Lady Bulldogs

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, December 18, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - Visiting Van Buren used three big runs to defeat Ada 65-26 in a non-conference girls basketball game Monday evening.

The Bulldogs fell to 1-6 overall with the loss, while the Lady Black Knights improved to 5-4 following the win.

VB raced to a 10-0 lead and later authored runs of 18-2 and 16-0 en route to posting the victory.

"They killed us on the boards," said first-year Ada head coach Morgan Bass. "We struggled to get shot opportunities. But I was proud of our effort."  

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I know that Christmas tune...

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 17, 2018

Ada High School band members and their director entertained residents of Vancrest on Thursday with many Christmas songs. Those who played in the afternoon included (from left) Nathan Hurtig, Isaac Spar, Daniel Nash, Hunter Wells, Jake Colwell, Dr. Jonathan Lischak, Victoria Ross, Lauren Mullins, and Olivia Thomas. Another group of band students supplied joyous music for the residents during a morning mini concert. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Shop Ada - Gallery for the Arts has many potential gifts for under your tree

Another Icon "Shop Ada for Christmas" suggestion
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 17, 2018

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Here's a continuation of an Ada Icon series in cooperation with Ada Area Chamber of Commerce promoting shopping local for Christmas. This focus is on Gallery for the Arts.

Ruth Roider’s Gallery for the Arts in the heart of downtown Ada has unique gifts made by local artists, crafters, artisans, writers, and photographers. Check it out for one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays.

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Boil water advisory in portions of Ada

In effect until further notice
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, December 17, 2018

The Village of Ada has issues a "boil advisory" in effect for some residents of the village. The Icon received the notice at 3:38 p.m. It follows:

A boil advisory is in effect for some residents of Ada.

The order is in effect for Ada residents at:
• Northland Mobile Home Park
• Kingswood Drive
• 500-700 block of North Main Street
• 100-200 blocks of East North Avenue
• Franklin
• Valerie
• 500-700 blocks of North Simon
• 600-700 blocks of North Johnson.

Residents in the village are being advised to boil the water before consumption. The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice.

 

 

 

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