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Chamber hears about Hardin Solar III Energy Center

First chamber in-person meeting in 14 months
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 23, 2021

After holding off for 14 months, Ada Area Chamber of Commerce held its first in-person membership meeting on April 21.

As expected, there was much on the agenda. Several of those announcements involve programming returning to the Ada scene this summer. Those events will be covered this week in greater detail on the Icon.

Erin Saal, associate renewable development staff member for Invenergy, updated chamber members on the Hardin Solar Development project in the McGuffey area.

“The project is a solar power generation facility of up to 300 megawatts (MW), targeted to begin operating in 2023," she said.

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Chamber discussion

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 23, 2021

Erin Saal, associate renewable development officer for Invenergy, updated Ada Area Chamber of Commerce members on the Hardin County solar development project underway in the county by Invenergy. Click here for that story.

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Eddie Nichols worked at Superior Coach for 20 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 23, 2021

Eddie L. Nichols, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 10:05 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 26, 1939, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to the late Hargis and Polly Ann (Keaton) Nichols. On April 9, 1957, Eddie married Dorothy J. Mayer and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2018.

Eddie retired from Superior Coach of Lima after working for 20 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid coon hunter.  Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

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Spring golf outing supports Ada football

June 5 at Colonial Golf Club
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 23, 2021

Ada Athletic Boosters announce an Ada football golf outing with all proceeds going to the Ada football program. The announcement was made on the Ada Athletic Boosters Facebook.

The outing is Saturday, June 5, at Colonial Golfers Club, 10985 Harding Highway, Harrod. Registration begins at noon and the play begins at 1 p.m.

The outing is a four-person scramble. Entry is $55 per person, which includes green fees and dinner provided by Midwest BBQ. Skins are available.

To register contact Toby Smith at [email protected].

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Alger Public Library creates gifts and memorial donation program

To honor family, friends or associates
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 23, 2021

Alger Public Library has established a program for patrons to honor family members, friends and associates through the donation of funds to purchase books at the library, according to Stacey Hensley, director.

“We invite you to honor family members, friends and associates with a lasting gift of books or other library material to the Alger Public Library,” she said.

For a donation of $25 or more, a new acquisition will be added to the collection.

“You may designate a specific subject area and the type of material you prefer – a book, audiobook or DVD  – or let us select an appropriate item,” she said.

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Ada netters edged by Roughriders

Miranda Wills improved to 6-4 this season at first singles with a blowout double bagel win
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 23, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ST. MARYS - The visiting Ada tennis team lost a close 3-2 match at St. Marys Thursday evening.

The Bulldog netters fell to 4-6 overall with the tough defeat, while SM improved to 6-3 with the victory.

Ada senior Miranda Wills improved to 6-4 this season at first singles with a blowout double bagel win over Kameron Maclean.    

"Miranda Wills expertly defeated Kameron Maclean in a mismatch as Kameron played first singles for the first time all year," said Ada head coach Dexter Woods. 

Bulldog junior southpaw Dexter Woods III lost a tough match at number two singles to drop to 8-2 this spring.     

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