The Black Swamp Bistro Van Wert, will host this month’s Lincoln Highway Association Western Ohio Chapter meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
After attendees order dinner individually from the menu, Cincinnati author Denny Gibson will present a program at 7 p.m., discussing his newly published book, “By Mopar to the Golden Gate, A 50 Year Old Car On a 100 Year Old Road.”
Gibson, an avid traveler, will discuss his 2013 Lincoln Highway journey from New York to California driving a 1963 Plymouth Valiant convertible. The public is invited.
Ohio Northern University’s Gamma Upsilon chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the ONU Department of History, Politics and Justice and CASE (Committee on the Arts and Special Events) will present a forum on “Drone Welfare: Legality, Morality, Utility” in the Dicke Forum on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m.
Bluffton Hospital is offering special colon cancer screening days for the convenient scheduling of colonoscopies. Upcoming screening days will be held Monday, February 24 and Saturday, March 15. Appointments are limited. To schedule an appointment, call Bluffton Hospital at 419-369-2365.
Colon cancer screening is recommended every 10 years for both men and women between the ages of 50 and 75. If family history or other risk factors exist, earlier screening may be recommended. Call Bluffton Hospital or ask your doctor for more information.
Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, provided the Icon with the Ada police log for Jan. 27-Feb 2.
Jan. 27
Traffic stop Warning for Stop Sign
Handled Suspicious Activity Complaint on E. Lincoln
Handled Loud Noise Complaint on S Gilbert
Handled Non Injury Accident at Lincoln & Gilbert, Report taken
Handled Theft Complaint on W Lima Ave Report taken
Handled Breaking & Entering Complaint on S Main St, Report taken for Burglary
Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, provided the Icon with the Ada police log Jan. 20-26.
Jan. 20
Traffic stop Warning for Speed
Assist EMS on W Montford
Traffic stop Warning for Expired Plates
Handled Theft Complaint on S Simon St, Report taken
Assist EMS on W Lima, Report taken
Jan. 21
Handled Alarm Drop on S Main St
Handled Open Door Found on North Ave
Handled Non Injury Accident on Main & W Lima Ave, Report taken
Assist EMS on N Main St
We thought the first bake-off was something to write home about. Here comes "bake-off number 2!"
The Ada Public Library holds its second annual chocolate bake off at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, at the library.
"It's a baking contest where contestants bake something featuring chocolate; items are brought to the library and voted on by our special panel of judges to see who's made the best chocolate dessert," said Amanda Bennett, library director.
The contest is open to anyone. Simply enter by signing up at the library or call 419-634-5246.
A Dietsch's Brothers' suprise will be awarded to this year's winner.
Participants for the 22nd annual Hardin Leadership class, a program designed for the development of informed and effective community leaders, are being recruited now until March 3.
Hardin Leadership is sponsored and conducted by OSU Extension, Hardin County office and the Hardin Leadership Steering Committee. Nine monthly sessions will focus on the knowledge/skills required by today's community leader, such as team building, public speaking, and marketing. This year’s program will be offered in morning sessions on the second Thursdays, March through November.
The Ada Friends will be deep into crafts this month.
Austin Hilverding, ONU student and Friends coordinator, said, "We will be co-sponsoring a Crafts and Cards for Troops night on Feb. 11 starting at 7 p.m. in the Mac Activities room."
He added: "We will be making various crafts to send off to troops so that they all feel especially loved on Valentine's Day."
The Ada Friends will be deep into crafts this month.
Austin Hilverding, ONU student and Friends coordinator, said, "We will be co-sponsoring a Crafts and Cards for Troops night on Feb. 11 starting at 7 p.m. in the Mac Activities room."
He added: "We will be making various crafts to send off to troops so that they all feel especially loved on Valentine's Day."
