For the period of May 1-May 31, Hardin Extension rainfall reporters recorded an average of 4.73 inches of rain in Hardin County.
Last year, the average rainfall for the same time was 5.12 inches. Rainfall for May was 0.30 inches more than the ten-year average rainfall for the month.
Liberty Township had 6.16 inches according to Phil Epley, who reports for the township.
Marion Township received 6.42 inches of rain for May, the highest amount of the township sites. Jackson Township had the lowest rainfall amount for the month of May with 3.60 inches.
Dan and Randy Garver like their chicken KFC style.
This month Fine Touch Furniture and Upholstery, 512 N. Johnson St., Ada, completed an extensive reupholstery seating assignment for the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant at 2723 Elida Road, Lima.
Several photos of the completed project are on the Fine Touch Facebook. The Icon posts those photos below.
FROM ONU FACEBOOK – Today, Ohio Northern recognizes Juneteenth – the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. – and celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.
In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who spoke on the ONU campus in 1968, “We have come a long, long way but we have a long way to go before racial justice is solved in our nation.” Sadly, that was more than 50 years ago.
Ohio Lt. Governor Husted also announced that Phase II of the Responsible RestartOhio plan for sports activities will allow contact practice for all sports to resume on Monday, June 22.
"This means football, lacrosse, and other contact sports can resume scrimmages and full training regiments as long as safety protocols are observed," said Lt. Governor Husted.
"Although June 22 is the day contact practice may begin, it will ultimately be up to local sports organizers and high school leaders on when is the best time to proceed."
Training guidance is available at coronavirus.ohio.gov.
The congregations of St. Mark Lutheran and Sugar Grove United Methodist are working together to provide a free community meal – Last Wednesday Community Meal – from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24.
The meal is for carryout only and pickups are available at St. Mark, 125 Johnson St., Ada. Social distancing and safety protocol will be observed. The meal will be served out of St. Mark Lutheran located at 125 S. Johnson St. Ada.
The menu includes brats, baked beans, potato salad, fruit and a cookie.
Delivers are available in Ada and Liberty Township. Call 419-358-4611 by Monday, June 22, for details.
Beatitudes (formerly known as Restore) announced that Rob Kanzig resigned from his post as executive director effective June 15, according to Jennifer Grant, Beatitudes board chair.
In his statement, Mr. Kanzig stated: “I am appreciative of the experience, and do wish the best for the center.”
During his years of service he oversaw many programs benefiting the Ada community, such as Picnic in the Park, which provides lunches for children during the summer; the Kid’s Christmas shopping event; and the Beacon Fund, which provides financial assistance to individuals to help them meet their social and financial needs.
Fifteen students from Ada, Alger and Allen East communities received their Associate’s degrees from Rhodes State College following spring semester 2020. The list is below:
A celebration of life for Martha (Betty) Jolliff takes place 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Great Room at 5436 State Route 309 E., Kenton.
She died Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 9:32 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Click here for her previously posted obituary.
We thought we tossed a fast ball, but Michael Simon nailed it for a home run. Our mystery photo (shown above) can be spotted at the football stadium. See the photo below.
