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Merry music on Main

Salvation Army volunteer Brian Humphreys plays the euphonium during Merry on Main on Monday evening. When not playing Christmas carols, Brian can be found at Heterick where he is advanced Library assistant.

Watch for more Merry on Main photos later today on The Icon. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Dancer and Prancer visit Ada

By Monty Siekerman

Residents who stopped at the Ada Public Library on Monday's Merry on Main celebration met Dancer and Prancer.

The other six reindeer and hero Rudolph stayed at the North Pole to be sure all was in readiness for the 25th.

Here, PJ Hull, herself dressed in Christmas finery, pets Dancer. The reindeer arrived from Larue, Ohio, where 11 reindeer now reside.

The reindeer, known for their big antlers and ability to fly over rooftops, make about 50 appearances between Thanksgiving and Christmas, thrilling children and adults alike.

Tree on Quest's window

Twenty businesses  competed in an Ada Area Chamber of Commerce holiday window decorating contest this year. The public voted on the best display during Merry on Main on Monday. Here's a portion of the Quest Credit Union's window, which reveals a Main Street Ada reflection. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Sandra Herrington was a 1973 Ada High School graduate

Sandra L. Herrington,  62, died on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

She was born on Oct. 7, 1954, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Clifford Ernest and Barbara Jean (Brite) Herrington, who preceded her in death.

Sandra previously worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technician and a hairdresser. She was a graduate of Ada High School in 1973 and from the University of Findlay.

Alliance announces initiatives to engage HS students, young professionals

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance President and CEO Jon Cross announced two new initiatives for 2017 during the Alliance Christmas Luncheon.  

The organization will develop a student focused job and career fair, as well as the formation of the “Young Professionals Alliance” for those ranging in age of 21 – 40, under the umbrella of the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance organization.

OHSAA announces inaugural junior high state track and field event

May 13 at Lancaster High School

The Ohio High School Athletic Association will conduct its Inaugural 7th and 8th Grade Track and Field State Championships on May 13, 2017, OHSAA Commissioner Dr. Dan Ross has announced.

The event, which has been discussed for several years by the OHSAA’s Middle School Committee, was officially approved by the OHSAA Board of Directors at its October meeting. 

Qualifying standards and state qualifiers will be coordinated through an online process at www.BaumsPage.com, with the one-day state championships set for Lancaster High School. 

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