In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Ty Miller is today's senior in the spotlight.
The University of Dayton Arena will host the Ohio High School Athletic Association girls basketball state tournament for the next three years, OHSAA Executive Director Jerry Snodgrass announced Tuesday. Having hosted 125 NCAA basketball tournament games, UD Arena has been the home court for March Madness more than any other facility in the country.
Renovated in 2019, UD Arena has a seating capacity of 13,000 and has played host to many OHSAA basketball tournament games, along with Atlantic 10 Conference and NCAA tournament games. During the regular season, it is the home of the very successful University of Dayton Flyers women’s and men’s basketball teams.
Ohio's personal care services such as hair salons, barbershops, day spas, nail salons, and tanning facilities may reopen on Friday, May 15, according to Gov. Mike DeWine.
To ensure that these establishments operate in the safest manner possible, Governor DeWine's Personal Services Advisory Group created a detailed list of guidelines and best practices for personal care service providers to follow. The full list of mandatory and recommended best practices can be found at www.coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Rhodes State will host Virtual Admissions Information Sessions as more students look to attend Rhodes State this summer and fall.
These sessions will help students navigate the enrollment process to also include an overview of available online services, financial assistance and majors/programs.
The next three Admissions Information Sessions will be on Monday, May 18, at 6 p.m.; Wednesday, May 27, at 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, June 2, at 10 a.m. Students interested in participating can register at www.RhodesState.edu.
The Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting its 29th case of COVID-19. It is also reporting two additional negative test results.
Recommendations from the CDC and the Kenton Hardin Health Department on church gatherings/services and how to conduct these safely are available by contacting the health department at 419-673-6230.
The two photos of the Brewer Block posted earlier this week on the Icon captured the interest of many Icon viewers. Scroll down to view an earlier photo of the building.
The Facebook post had 2,011 reaches, 48 likes and 11 comments. We've posted the comments below:
Monty Siekerman
Enjoy seeing the then and now photos. I understand the building is owned by a California outfit that leases apartments. Anyone know for sure? What were some of the first floor businesses that you remember?
Ada school announce a public "hot spot" where the public can get online.
As it is important to access reliable, high-speed Internet, the hot spot is located in the school's south parking lot.
According to an announcement on Ada Bulldogs Facebook: We want everyone to stay in their vehicles while accessing the hot spots. Social distancing doesn’t stop in the parking lot.
"To access the network, join the WiFi/SSID: WiFi by Watch and you will be directed to a sign-in page.
According to the school @WatchCommunications created this this public access spot.
It was a very long wait for the Ada school levy results. After it was official, on May 12 the school levy passed by 14 votes.
The delay was caused by the March 17 primary called off the day before the election. The election deadline was then moved to April 28. And, those unofficial results gave the levy a 9-vote lead.
April 28 vote totals:
For the levy 425
Against the levy 416
However, the April 28 vote count did not include regular absentee ballots and provisional ballots. With those ballot now counted the election was not certified until this week.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has provided the following COVID-19 updates.
PANDEMIC EBT PLAN:
Governor DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (OJFS) has received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture for its Pandemic EBT plan. The Pandemic EBT program was included in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020.
Ada Icon sports writer, Cort Reynolds, has an article he wrote posted today on the SB Nation, Celtics blog.
The article title is "The greatest Celtics Game 7 wins of all time." The article's focus is on rivalries with the 76ers, Lakers, Hawks, Bucks and Knicks.
