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Lady Bulldogs pressured by Panthers

More non-conference foes on this week's schedule
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The host Ada girls basketball team was scrappy but lost 48-30 to tough McComb in non-league action Saturday afternoon.

The smaller Lady Bulldogs were out-rebounded and committed too many turnovers against the aggressive Panther press and halfcourt defense.

"Turnovers and (offensive) rebounds absolutely killed us the first half," said Ada third-year head coach Morgan Bass. "We had a better ending as far as effort, but we waited too long. 

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Christy Beaschler is Soroptimist $100 winner

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2021

Christy Beaschler is a $100 winner in this week's Kenton-Hardin County Soroptimist International fundraiser raffle.

Club 250 is a fundraiser that helps to award scholarships to local women and girls. 

Weeks 1 to 48 winners receive $100. Weeks 49 and 50 win $125, week 51 wins $250, and Week 52 wins $500. Winning tickets drawn week from weeks 1 to 48 have their tickets put back in for future drawings. Winning tickets drawn after week 48 do not go back in.

 

 

 

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Lloyd Conley was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2021

 Loyd E. Conley, 64, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, Marion.

He was born on Feb. 19, 1956 in Ada, to the late LT and Martha Fern (Elwood) Conley.  On July 19, 1975, Loyd married Debra C. Morrison and she survives in McGuffey.

Loyd retired from Wilson Sporting Goods Co. of Ada. He was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ. Loyd drove the squad for the U.S.V. EMS and was a volunteer on the McGuffey Fire Department. He enjoyed building derby cars and going to car shows.

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Ada Junior High Science Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2021

Here are members of the Ada Junior High Science Club during the 1975-76 school year. 

Row one, Jeff Lawrence and Janie Bertl.

Row two, Rowan Laing, Bill Ansley, Sammy Awad, David Vottero, Brooks Bertl and Mr. O'Donnell.

Row three, Diane Hinderliter, Laura Brace, Lynn Ansley, Dan Norberg.

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Icon music review: McCartney III - Paul McCartney

McCartney III is a gem that proves why Sir Paul McCartney is the greatest singer-songwriter of modern times
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 10, 2021

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
McCartney III is the 18th solo album by former Beatle Paul McCartney. The album was released in December 2020. The genius songwriter is the most successful albums act in U.K. recorded music history. 

The artist has 22 number 1 records with The Beatles, Wings, and other solo efforts. McCartney III is on pace to add to that tally. It is expected to reach number one in the U.K. and the top three on the U.S. charts.

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Amelia Alexander Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative student of the month

Ada HS sophomore is active in several school activities
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 10, 2021

Amelia Alexander Ada High School sophomore, is the Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Ada January student of the month.

Amelia is active in several school organizations including:
• Book Club
•Ada Mental Health Alliance (AMHA)
•Language Club

• And athletic activities:
• Tennis team
• Volleyball team
• Cross country team

Outside school activities:
• Student columnist for the Ada Icon
She is the daughter of Robert and Shelleigh Alexander.

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