I have always loved to read and am very grateful that we have such a fine library in Ada. I know that funding from the State of Ohio has decreased in recent years, so we who use the library need to support it.
The library offers many services, a place for community meetings, a fun place for children to go to enjoy age-related programs, and much more. The staff works hard to make the library a comfortable, safe, friendly place to be. So I hope the citizens of Ada will consider voting yes for the Library Levy on November 5.
The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover Oct. 16-21:
Oct. 16
Medical emergency, Vancrest
Traffic stop, E. Lincoln Ave.
Traffic stop, E. Highland Ave.
Fire alarm, Freed Center, ONU
Traffic stop, N. Main St.
Oct. 17
Medical emergency, 442 E. Highland Ave.
Fire alarm, McIntosh Hall, ONU
Traffic stop, N. Gilbert St.
Traffic stop, W. Buckeye Ave
Investigation, W. Dobbins Ave.
Traffic stop, W. Dobbins Ave.
Traffic stop, E. Ballard Ave.
S. Mark Albright, 61, of rural Ada died, Oct. 20, 2019. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at First United Methodist Church in Bluffton. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service both at the church. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Men’s soccer
The No. 19 Ohio Northern men's soccer team came up on the short end of a 1-0 decision against No. 13/22 John Carroll Saturday night. The loss drops the Polar Bears to 11-4-1 overall and 3-2-0 in Ohio Athletic Conference play.
The Blue Streaks (11-2-2 overall, 4-0-1 OAC) logged the game's lone goal during the 66th minute. Chase Fernkorn scored off a corner kick from William Turrittin.
Blanchard Valley Hospital has been named one of Becker's Hospital Review's "100 Great Community Hospitals" in the United States. This is the fifth time that the organization has received this distinction.
Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Great Community Hospitals list is based on a hospital's quality, accolades and service to its community.
By Liz Gordon-Hancock
"Mommy, are you going to jail?"
This is what my daughter asked me, as I was being pulled over by the police for speeding. All three of my children were in the car at the time, and I had been speeding in town because I was late to a lunch date with some friends.
"No, mommy's not going to jail. Mommy is getting a speeding ticket," I explained to my worried 7 and 6 year-old daughters. "That means I have to pay a fine."
Oh the shame of sitting there, waiting to be handed my speeding ticket, under the watchful eyes of my children, who've never seen mommy get in trouble before.
If an Ada school student in your household is dressing in unusual ways this week, there’s a reason.
It’s Red Ribbon Week, from now through Friday.
This purpose of the week is to bring awareness to the topics of drugs, alcohol and bullying. Each day is a different dress up theme.
For example, Tuesday’s theme was My Dreams, My Future, My Choice, Drug and Bully Free! – Students were encouraged to wear a college shirt, career clothing or uniform.
Wednesday: We have Better Things to do than Drugs or Bullying! –
Wear a favorite sport, activity or hobby shirt.
The Ada Kiwanis Club will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Ada High School cafeteria.
Club members will serve Peter Previte's homemade spaghetti, salad, bread sticks and drinks. One may eat-in or carry-out.
Advance sale tickets are $7 each, with children under 10 free. Tickets at the door will be $8. Advance sale tickets are available at the following locations:
Liberty National Bank
Ferguson Insurance
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
Ada Public Library
Jon Umphress at Beatitudes
or from Kiwanis Club members.
Junior All-American Christiaan Williams (Sidney/Anna) had a record-setting afternoon, but Ohio Northern fell 44-10 at No. 13-ranked John Carroll on Saturday afternoon at Don Shula Stadium.
Williams ran 25 times for 127 yards for the Polar Bears (3-3 overall, 3-2 Ohio Athletic Conference).
Williams' 127-yard effort breaks the school record for 100-yard rushing games, giving Williams his 21st such game in just his 25th career contest. He breaks the previous record of 20, set by All-American and NFL standout Jamal Robertson from 1997-2000.
