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The Pride of Ada has a new look - its re-christening is Sept. 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

PLEASE VIEW OUR 18-PAGE PHOTO
ESSAY OF THE PRIDE OF ADA - BELOW.

Its given name sounds like a phone number: Pennsylvania 477779.

It’s 75 years old and after a half-century of hard - all out-of-doors - work, it found Ada – or, Ada found it.

It sadly out-lived its usefulness. It became obsolete, and simply turned into a reminder of the good old days of railroading. But, boy, were those good days.

Pennsylvania Railroad caboose 477779 retired in Ada in 1989. Several historic-mind and railroad-loving residents had a vision for Ada’s also retired and proud passenger station – that also avoided demolition.

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Bikers' Strong will escort Amelia on Sunday; you can participate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

A Bikers’ Strong fundraiser and escort for Amelia Griffin takes plan in Ada on Sunday, Sept. 4. The organization is an association of bikers and non-bikers who help fight childhood cancer and to help others.

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and starts at the Ada War Memorial Park.

Sponsors of the fundraiser said: “We will escort Amelia and her family out of Ada as she heads to get yet another treatment.”

Bikers will line up at 3 p.m. and the bikes will roll out of Ada between 3:30 and 4 p.m.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

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Where is the Queen of Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

Yes, it's the queen, but where in Ada does she preside? Most Icon viewers have passed the queen at sometime during the year. Where can you find it? For answer look below.

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Bob Carman 1938 - 2016

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

Robert R. "Bob" Carman, age 77, died on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at 3:17 p.m. at his residence in Harrod, Ohio.

He was born on Dec. 1, 1938, in Dunkirk, Ohio to Carl R. and Ruth M. (Wrightsman) Carman who preceded him in death. On April 9, 1959 he married Helga and she survives in Harrod.

Bob retired from Scotlad where he worked as a truck driver. He was a graduate of Auglaize Local High School. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran. He drove sprint cars and was an avid race car fan.

He was a member of the Radcliff Masonic Lodge in Radcliff, Ky. Bob was a 32nd Degree Mason; he was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #121 of LaFayette.

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Next Ada Red Cross blood drive Sept. 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

Ada's next American Red Cross blood drive is from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19, at Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St.

Donors have the opportunity to get a buy-one-get-one free ticket offer from the Columbus Blue Jackets and also to enter a drawing for a team prize pack and Zamboni ride.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood on Sept. 19 call 419-634-1333. Walk-ins are also welcome.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DONATING BLOOD.

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Quilt raffle tickets available at First United Methodist

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 2, 2016

First United Methodist invite persons attending the Harvest and Herb Festival for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the church, 301 N. Main St., Ada.

The festival is Saturday, Sept. 17.

Tickets will be available for a queen-size quilt raffle. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.

Tickets are available from women of the church or at the church office, 419-634-4626.

Proceeds from tickets sales support missions.

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