John T. Brinkman, 71, died on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at 9:14 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on March 25, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to Leo and Regina (Metzger) Brinkman and they preceded him in death. He married Kaylene A. Spencer on May 2, 1964 and she died on Dec. 23, 2003.
Early voting on the November ballot is underway in Ohio, and local citizens have a number of initiatives to consider. For more information on voting, issues and candidates, please visit the Hardin County Board of Elections website at http://co.hardin.oh.us/boe/.
Included on the ballot is a Village of Ada proposed municipal income tax renewal. This proposed levy is for a continuation of the current 0.15% levy on income tax, so it does not result in an increase in taxes. The stated purpose of the levy is for repairs, maintenance, operations and improvements at the Village of Ada’s swimming pool.
Note: Torie Wright, Icon intern, is enrolled in a film class at Lima-OSU. Here's a movie review she wrote for the class.
Marie Antoinette is a movie I have wanted to see since its release in 2006, but never got around to watching. Finally, eight years later, I find myself in a rut of unfulfilled expectations.
Marie Antoinette is an important historical figure, and this movie does her memory little justice. The director, Sofia Coppola, attempts to make Antoinette and her story more relatable to modern viewers, but she does not do so effectively.
Here's what's next on The Freed Center calendar at ONU:
Oct. 23-26 – Company, Oct. 23-25 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 25-26 2 p.m. This musical is an honest, witty, sophisticated look at relationships. Oct. 26 Company – Post Show Discussion.
Oct. 26 – ONU Wind Orchestra, 4:30pm
Nov. 1 - Third Annual All-Ohio Choral Day, 7:30 p.m. The All-Ohio Choral Day at ONU will be a celebration of the choral music with high school singers from around the state of Ohio and beyond.
The 37th Annual Ada Music Feast Choir Competition takes place Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will begin at 8 a.m. in the Ada High School auditorium, with show choirs from around the region (Including some from West Virginia and Indiana).
The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance and the Buy Ada First Committee will host the 25 Days of Christmas Buy Local Contest Nov. 24 to Dec. 18. We are currently seeking businesses to partner with on this initiative to encourage people to shop local this Holiday season.
Any Hardin County business may participate. Businesses would need to display the Buy Local First Hardin County sign and donate a $25 gift certificate. This event will be promoted through local media, on our website and Facebook pages.
Auditions for the eighth annual Ohio Has Talent! competition will be held Nov. 14 and 15 in Van Wert.
The top 20 acts will take part in the Feb. 28, 2015, Ohio Has Talent! show at Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. All entertainment talents are welcome – single and group acts – especially those other than singing and dancing, to provide variety for the show.
Contestants will compete for prizes of $1,000, $500 and $250 based on votes collected from the audience. Proceeds from the show benefit a nonprofit hospice center in Van Wert.
A 28-point first half was enough to guide the visiting Ada Bulldogs to their fourth straight victory as they marched into Goodwin Field last Friday night and defeated the Allen East Mustangs, 28-22. Freshman quarterback Seth Conley threw four touchdowns, helping the Bulldogs advance their record to (5-3) overall and (4-2) in the Northwest Conference.
Senior Patrick Angle threw for a career-high 398 yards and four touchdowns to lead Ohio Northern to a 38-24 football victory at Capital Saturday afternoon at Bernlohr Stadium.
The Polar Bears improve to 3-3 overall and are 2-3 in Ohio Athletic Conference play, while the Crusaders fall to 2-4, 1-4.
Angle accounted for five scores overall, as he completed 24-of-31 passes for 398 yards and ran eight times for 34 yards and another score.
Junior Devon Price and sophomore Reed Allen each had big days receiving. Price caught 11 passes for 170 yards and a TD and Allen caught five passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns.
