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By popular vote Jason Duff awarded coveted Disco Ball trophy

Jason Duff and Marina Hattan win accolades from the judges
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 13, 2016

By Amy Eddings

By popular vote, audience members of “Dancing With the Ada Stars” awarded contestant Jason Duff the coveted Disco Ball trophy.  His vigorous and expressive rendition of the swing with Marina Hattan of the Utah Ballroom Dance Company bested five other Ada locals Saturday night in this stage version of the popular ABC talent competition at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

"I am extremely humbled and appreciative,” Duff told the Ada Icon. “It was a wild experience from start to finish, and certainly a wonderful way to celebrate music and the arts in Ada."

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Meet Mickie, Icon's dog of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Mickie, 4 month old male dane mix, 32 pounds

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

The shelter is also the place to contact for giving up a dog, if you find a lost or stray dog, or if you come in contact with a vicious dog. It costs $20 to surrender a dog, which pays for deworming and immunizations for when it is rescued.

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Hardin Dems get ready for Harvest and Herb Fest'

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 12, 2016

The Hardin County Democrat Party will hold its September meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Democrat Party Headquarters, 16 N Main St., Kenton.

Main agenda items will be a Hardin County Fair report, final plans for the Harvest and Herb Festival in Ada, the October luncheon and the November election.

Anyone supporting the principles of the Hardin County and Ohio Democrat Party are welcome and encouraged to attend.  

 

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Zeta Tau Alpha photo session

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 12, 2016

Members of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority pose for a group picture in front of Lehr Memorial on Sunday afternoon.

Sunday was Bid Day when the four sororities on campus welcomed new members. ZTA added 16 new members to the 53 women who were already sisters.
(Photo by Jerry Maag)

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Ada Teacher Feature: Let's get to know Jill Laughlin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 11, 2016

Interview by Darlene Bowers
Welcome to the Ada Icon’s “Ada Teacher Feature.” Here we share thoughts and insights from local teachers who lift up and inspire our students. Let us lift up and inspire these educators as well.

Today we meet Jill Laughlin, Ada physical education teacher. 

It will come as no surprise that Jill enjoys sports…read on to see which sport she plays and which teams are her favorites. You also learn about Jill’s drive to help students try their best and be their best.  Go Bucks! Go Bulldogs! Go Jill!

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Jill Davis, AHS and ONU grad, designs theatre set

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 9, 2016

Ada High School and Ohio Northern University graduate Jill Davis (BFA ’94) has designed the set for the drama “The Mystery of Love and Sex,” a play that opened this month on stage at the Dobama Theater in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

The show runs through Oct. 2. See the trailer below:

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