Marcene Jane Pope, 79 of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away at 8:56 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.
She was born on Jan. 5, 1941 in Bluffton, Ohio, to Oscar and Vera (Herr) Zimmerman who preceded her in death. Marcene married Joseph Pope on Sept. 25, 1960 and they later divorced.
Marcene was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her cat “Boo Boo”. She was a graduate of Bluffton High School.
In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Holden Purdy is today's senior in the spotlight.
By Gary Reese
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Our world has been turned upside down by COVID-19.
For the most part, we have never walked this road before – personally or as communities. Many are facing loss of work, depletion of savings, delays in unemployment or other assistance, and so forth. Others have had relatively few economic adjustments, but they are facing family, health, or interpersonal difficulties. Times are hard all around.
"You may now more your tassle to the other side of your mortar board. You've offiically graduated from Ada High School" Meri Skilliter, Ada superintendent.
Did you miss the 137th annual Ada High School commencerment ceremony? There are several reasons that may have happened.
The good news is that the school compiled a video involving each graduate and it's almost as if you were there in the audience. And, its gaining raving reviews on the Ada Bulldogs Facebook.
The ceremony was originally shows on WOSN on May 24. It's now on the Icon in the YouTube below. Sit back and enjoy it.
By Mark Badertscher
April 15-30 Liberty Township rainfall registered slightly under 1 inch, according to Phil Epley, who recorded it for the Hardin County Extension Office.
The county average during that period was 1.54 inches with the highest recorded rainfall in McDonald Township at 1.95 inches. Blanchard Township’s 0.70 inches was the lowest.
Last year, the average rainfall for the same time period was 4.08 inches. Rainfall for the April 15-30 time period is 0.83 inches less than the 10-year average rainfall during the same dates.
Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department responded to a carbon fire alarm at 4:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27.
The call was to 402 W. College Ave., Ada, on the second floor, west end of McIntosh Center on the ONU campus. The department's engine 51 responded. No other details were provided.
The Hardin County Sheriff's log for May 26-27 is attached.
Ada schools pickup/drop off of materials is tonight in the South parking lot from 4-6 p.m. for those who've not dropped off or picked up materials yet.
The last scheduled pickup/drop off time is Thursday, May 28, from 1-3 p.m. in the South parking lot.
Hannah Smith of Cincinnati has received the 2020 Catherine Freed Outstanding Senior Female Leadership and Service Award from Ohio Northern University. Smith, a graduate of McAuley High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Ohio Northern this spring.
The following notice is from the estate of Dr. DeBow Freed:
The Estate of Dr. DeBow Freed regretfully announces that the memorial service scheduled for June 23, 2020, at West Point is postponed.
Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty the Covid-19 pandemic has created, a new date cannot yet be set.
DeBow Freed held many roles, but underneath them all he was a scientist. His decision-making process was to gather and carefully consider all information before proceeding. His decisions were thoughtful, thorough, and unhurried. We will do as he would and follow the science to know when it is safe to reschedule the service.
