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Ada mayor and police chief make special presentation to 5 Celina band members

Recognizing their quick action as a result of a Pitbull attack this summer
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 23, 2016

Ada police chief and mayor made a special trip to Celina on Saturday night.

They made a presentation to five Celina band members prior to Celina High School's football game as a result of quick thinking made by the five Celina students during a summer band camp practice at ONU.

Michael Harnishfeger, police chief, and David Retterer, Ada mayor, made the presentation on the Celina football field.

Here's announcement that was read at the pre-game:

To: Joshua Hole, Gabriella Posada, Conner Ewing, Daycie Hatfield and Marie Zehringer.

Ladies and Gentlemen:

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What's homecoming without a parade!

And the ONU parade is a great one to watch
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 23, 2016

Homecoming at Ohio Northern University.

That means lots of things. Let's focus on one of those: a parade. Let's see, you need a polar bear, bands, cheerleaders, floats and a large crowd.

Saturday in downtown Ada had all those elements. Monty Siekerman captured many of the parade highlights and the Icon shares his photos with viewers.

(Watch the Icon this week for more homecoming photos)

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Vendors invited to display at Vancrest of Ada holiday craft fair

Event is Dec.10; deadline to sign-up Nov. 21
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 21, 2016

Vancrest of Ada is looking for vendors for a Holiday Craft Fair to be held there from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Table rental is $30, if you provide your own table; $35, if you use one of their tables; $5 extra for electric.

To reserve a table, call Jennifer Line, activities director, at 419-558-1379. Reservations accepted until Nov. 21.

The $6 million Vancrest facility, located across from Ada Schools, opened in May.

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United Way reaches 20% of goal

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, October 21, 2016

Beryl Rogers Dudek and Beth McKinley update the Hardin County United Way thermometer in Kenton.  

The United Way is at 20% of its goal, or $40,289 of its $220,000 goal for 2017.  

Totals for the divisions follow: Agriculture - $4,730, Special Gifts - $9,488, FIRE (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate)- $7,725, Education - $1,823, Government - $3,175, Professional - $3,318, Industry - $3,187, Retail - $567, Out of County - $231 and Special Events $5,784.

 

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Hardin Alliance accepting nominations for 2016 awards

Citizen of the year, business of the year, community service awards
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 20, 2016

The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Community Service Awards.  

Anyone from Hardin County may be nominated to receive these honors.  A panel of judges from Alliance members will make the final decision, and the recipients will be revealed Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, during the Alliance’s annual meeting held at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center. 

Selection of Citizen of the Year will be based upon an individual's outstanding achievements and contributions which have made Hardin County better. 

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Viva Maria's demonstrates "Compassion into Action"

Oct. 25 dine out program supports United Way; ONU men's lacrosse team members volunteer hosts
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Adapting the United Way of Hardin County theme, Viva Maria's Pizza and Pasta, Ada,  will be demonstrate its “Compassion into Action” with the “Dine Out” program, Tuesday, Oct 25.

Of special interest will be the Ohio Northern University's men's Lacrosse team as volunteers for the United Way.  They will be special hosts and waiter assistants from 4 to 10 p.m.

Restaurant owner Susan Fricano has pledged a portion of their sales in support of the United Way of Hardin campaign. Viva Maria's specialize in Italian cuisine and are available for dine in or carry out during their business hours of 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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