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Liberty Belles & Boys 4-H Club meeting report

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, April 6, 2017

Liberty Belles & Boys 4-H Club held their second meeting of the 2017 season on Tuesday, April 4. There were 3 advisors and 28 members in attendance.

The club played a game that encourages members to learn something new about fellow members and follow instructions. The meeting portion included teaching members how to give an excellent demonstration and things to be careful to not do during a demonstration . 

The elected officers were installed and the club learned about the importance of parliamentary procedure. 

The next meeting is Tuesday, April 18, 7:00-8:30 pm at the Ada First Presbyterian Church. 

Submitted by Club Reporter, Jackson Brown

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Arrrrrrrrr!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 6, 2017

Pirates have invaded The Freed Center. The invasion lasts all weekend. The Pirates of Penzance, by Gilbert and Sullivan, will be performed Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Click here for more details.

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"What can a community do to fight the burgeoning drug problem?"

A somer but interested crowd listens
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 6, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The crowd was somber. For good reason. The topic was drugs and the devastating effect they are having on our community and nation.

Six dead in Hardin County already this year. Four suspected drug overdose deaths in Allen County in 24 hours this week. More deaths in America from drugs than vehicle crashes last year - 50,000 people went to their graves because of illicit drugs.

Jenna Morrison, however, told a story of hope. She is a recovering addict. Recovering hasn't been easy, it's mighty hard, but with her fortitude and family love and support, she is winning the battle to stay clean.

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Ada Public Library building expansion and renovation top priority in 2017

Here's an overview of the projected $750,000 expansion and renovation
Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Ada Public Library will be undergoing an expansion and renovations in 2017. Amanda Bennett, library director, provided the Icon with this overview of the library:

The current building, constructed in 1953, was expanded and renovated in the 1960s and 1990s, as the needs changed and the community outgrew the space.

By beginning this process we take a huge step forward in our ability to continue quality service for our patrons, while expanding on the amount and variety of library programs, as well as community ones, which we will be able to offer.

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Afghan law students prepare at ONU for competition

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Law students from a university in Afghanistan listen to panelists from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces at the law school here on Wednesday.

There are three teams of Afghan law students here this week preparing for the Jessup Law Competition in Washington, D.C.

The Jessup Competition is the largest in the world involving 550 law schools from 87 countries. Support for the Afghan program comes from the ONU Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law. Howard Fenton is center director.

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Military appeals court hears case at ONU; first-time ever held in Ohio

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Robert Dubois (left) meets with Charles Erdmann at the law school on Wednesday prior to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces hearing a case.

Dubois, a third year law student from Cleveland, is Chief Justice of the ONU Moot Court. Erdmann is Chief Judge for the appeals court.

The military appeals court rarely hears cases outside of Washington, D.C. This was the first time the court considered an appeal case in Ohio.

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