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ONU football predicted to place 3rd in OAC

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 26, 2018

The Ohio Northern football program was projected to finish third in the Ohio Athletic Conference by coaches and media members at media day held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.

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"We should have high expectations, not just because of what we have done in the past, but because we have a good group of players coming back," said 15th-year head coach Dean Paul. "We have a few questions that need to be answered...but the key will be how quickly some of the guys emerge to answer the questions we have and how we develop our depth." 

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Get your Lincoln Highway garage sale on the map!

Deadline is Thursday, Aug. 2 - this year's sale weekend is Aug. 9-11
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 26, 2018

It’s almost Lincoln Highway Buy – Way Time.

This year’s sale dates are Thursday to Saturday, Aug. 11, 12 and 13.

For 13 years, Ada CIC and the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce have sponsored the Lincoln Highway Buy –Way Yard Sale. This year is no different.

Ada school district residents holding garage sales may place them on the Ada garage sale map.

Simply call the Ada Water Office (419-364-4045) and provide:
• your name
• sale location
• sale dates and times
• your phone number

There is a nominal $10 fee to have your sale listed on the Ada map. And, remember that Thursday, Aug. 2, is the deadline to be listed on the map.

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Just a reminder for the highway buy-way sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 26, 2018

The Lincoln Highway sign on Main Street should remind Icon viewers that the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale is coming soon. This year's sale is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10-11. A story below provides more details.

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All about school safety and security

BOOTS - Bulldogs for Ada Schools - working toward another level of safety in Ada schools
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 26, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Safety and security are paramount in a school, so three mothers got together to spearhead a project called BOOTS for Bulldogs for the Ada Schools. The school system has instituted several policies and procedures to make the school campus as safe as possible.

The BOOTS for Bulldogs adds another level of safety for each classroom. So far, $11,500 out of a goal of $44,000 has been raised to keep danger out and allow safety in.

Mothers heading up the drive are Kristin Purdy, Hillary Buxton, and Amanda Henson.

Simplicity is The BOOTS strength. It can be put in place on a classroom door at a moment’s notice by anyone of any age.

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How to control Japanese beetles

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 26, 2018

Ed Lentz of the Hardin County extension office tells how to control Japanese beetles, which are now prevalent in the Ada area. He writes:

Control options for Japanese beetles can be as easy as removal by hand if populations are low.  The removal of the first beetles that arrive in an area will often reduce populations. These early beetles act as scouts and inform other beetles of good feeding areas. 

 

Japanese beetle traps generally are not an effective control method. The pheromone bait used in these traps may actually bring more beetles to an area than are captured in the trap.  

 

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ONU walking path to close for a week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 26, 2018

 

Weather permitting, the Ohio Northern University walking path will be closed for one week beginning Monday, July 30 through Aug. 6 for crack-sealing and painting. The path, known as The Green Monster, extends from one end of the campus to the other, mostly along the outer edge. It is used by students as well as townspeople for walking, jogging, roller skating, taking babies for walks in strollers, and exercising dogs.

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