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Women's basketball wins by 20

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

DEFIANCE — Senior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) posted her 22nd career double-double to lead the No. 7-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 69-49 victory at Defiance Tuesday evening at the Weaner Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 2-1, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 0-3.

Bullimore finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds and senior Lindsey Black(Urbana/Graham) added 12 points for ONU.

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Tavern 101 introduces new menu and weeknight specials

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Tavern 101 revised its menu this month, according to Beth Ann Bass. "We have revised our menu and changed our weeknight specials," she said.
Here are the new Tavern 101 weeknight specials:
• Monday - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Onion Rings and Coleslaw - $7.99
• Tuesday - Wings - .75 Each
• Wednesday - Tacos - .75 Each
• Thursday - Cook's Choice
• Friday - All You Can Eat - $9.99

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Icon sports writer has several articles posted on SB Nation

Boston Celtics blog site
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Cort Reynolds, Icon sports writer, has had several articles posted in SB Nation, the Boston Celtics blog site this fall. They follow: 

• Passing centers are nothing new for Celtics CLICK TO READ

The article was also picked up by another site and named Best NBA Analysis of the Day" by the website basketballintelligence.net. CLICK TO READ

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Ada Rocks!

Thoughts on the painted rocks trend
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Pet rocks are passé.
The trend now is painted rocks.
I found one in the landscaping of a church in Ada on Friday afternoon. It made my day.

As editor/reporter/photographer of the Ada Icon, it's my duty to keep an eye out for news, even underfoot. So, there it was, staring up at me with blue and gold lettering:

"FL 2017."
I picked it up, of course and have done a little Facebook research on painted rocks.

The reverse side of the smooth stone said:
"Facebook
# Titusville
Rocks"

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Holiday Spectacular - a review

Entertaining young and old alike to packed houses
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The Holiday Spectacular closed its four-performance run at the Freed Center on Saturday evening, entertaining young and old alike to packed houses.

Now the festive show moves on to the 1,774-seat Lima Civic Center for four more performances Dec. 1-3. If you missed the Holiday Spectacular in Ada, catch it in Lima.

Tickets are only $5 and are available at all Kewpee locations and the Freed Center box office.

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Bluffton's Blaze of Lights Saturday

Parade, Santa, horse and wagon rides, entertainment
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Bluffton’s Blaze of Lights began in the 1930s with three lighted, painted deer on the Ream family farm.

In 2017, thousands of visitors are expected on Saturday, Nov. 25, to see the lighting of some 200 folk art pieces and enjoy the village’s 31st annual Christmas festival.

The Blaze of Lights parade begins at 5 p.m., but entries assemble at 4 p.m. and viewers start to gather well in advance.

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