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Hardin County ag fields in need of rain

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 9, 2016

By Mark Badertscher, Extension Agent
The story of the week is that Hardin County is still in need of rain. 

If you look at the latest U.S. Drought Monitor website at http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Home/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?OH, you will see that most of the county is now considered in ‘Moderate Drought’ as of Aug. 2. 

Checking crops around the county, more and more corn fields are showing stress during this critical time of kernel development.  Although the northern part of the county seems drier, parts of southern Hardin County are very dry as well. 

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Monty Siekerman: Some thoughts on Agnes Crates

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 9, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
You never had to tell Agnes Crates to smile for the camera because she was always smiling.

- WATCH THE VIDEO WHEN SHE ACCEPTED THE DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD IN 2013.

Agnes was a regular at ReStore Community Center where she was greeted by hugs and kisses by many meal-goers. And, she returned the love that was shown to her.

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Ada police officer is okay following Monday accident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Ada police officer Sgt. Donald Deckling is okay after his police cruiser was involved in an accident on Aug. 8.

Deckling was traveling east on East North Street in Ada at 1:45 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle traveling north on North Johnson Street. The cruiser was hit on the passenger side and the cruiser turned onto its side.

Summer Miller of Lima, was the driver of the other vehicle. She was treated at the scene and was cited for failure to yield at the right of way at an intersection.

Deckling was treated and released from St. Rita's Medical Center.

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Summer Reading Thank You

Posted by Rhett Grant on Monday, August 8, 2016

Summer Reading 2016 is over and we’re finally getting around to cleaning up, packing away, and saying THANK YOU!!

We'd again like to thank everyone for participating in Summer Reading 2016!
Our numbers this year were our best ever:

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No serious injuries in Monday two-vehicle accident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 8, 2016

The Icon has obtained an update on the two-car crash involving an Ada police cruiser  at the intersection of North Johnson and East North Street in Ada this afternoon.

According to a witness at the scene, the driver of the northbound SUV accelerated instead of stopping when the driver's flip-flop apparently caught on the accelerator of the SUV. 

The SUV then collided with an Ada police cruiser driven by Sgt. Donnie Deckling.  The cruiser landed on its side. The name of the other driver was not yet released.

According to a Hardin County Deputy Sheriff on the scene, there were no serious injuries.  

Ken Collins provides the following photos.

 

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Centenarian Agnes Crates was 2013 Distinquished Citizen of the Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 8, 2016

Agnes M. Crates, 102, died on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at 8:51 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
           
She was born on Sept. 26, 1913, in Forest, Ohio, to Henry and Lola (Brown) Buess who preceded her in death. On Sept. 10, 1930, she married Ralph B. Crates who preceded her in death on March 19, 1948.
           
Agnes retired from the Village of Ada Water Department and she was the first policewoman of the city. She was a member of the Grace Gospel Church of Ada.

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