February 2021

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So, you think you know Ada? You will find this on a sign inside the Ada Municipal building.

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Junior Andrew Buderer (Oak Harbor) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week for the week of Feb. 8-14.

Buderer won the pole vault to help the Polar Bears (15-3) to a second place finish at the OAC Elite Meet on Sunday at Otterbein and Capital.

He won the pole vault by clearing 4.70 meters to remain undefeated on the season with victories in all four meets this winter.

The Polar Bears will return to action on Sunday with a tri-meet at Capital with Wilmington.

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Grief is a response to any loss and is a human experience we all have in common. However, grief is often unrecognized as part of the human experience. Grief is an individual and unique journey that should be intentional in order to heal. Individuals respond differently to loss depending on relationship dynamics, circumstances surrounding the passing, support systems, presence of illness, cultural beliefs, religion and past experiences.

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Ada schools are on a two-hour delay for Wednesday, Feb. 17, according to Ohio Alerts. The announcement was made at 7:02 p.m. Tuesday evening.

Nick and Amber Simon talk about their business "One More"

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Nick and Amber Simon from “One More,” a new Ada business are the featured speakers at the 8 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17, Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on Zoom.

The Simon’s business is at 123 E. Buckeye St., Ada, and involves fitness and other businesses, according to Becky Neville, chamber president.

At 8 a.m. click here to join the meeting.

The meeting will also include other points of chamber business including membership updates, membership announcements and information about the chamber’s annual meeting on Zoom, at noon, Wednesday, March 17.

Signals the beginning of the season of Lent

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The season of Lent in the Christian year is observed by several area congregations with Ash Wednesday services on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Masses will be at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. 

St. Mark Lutheran Church
St. Mark Lutheran Church has been invited to share Ash Wednesday services with Zion Lutheran Church, 101 E Main St. LaFayette, at 7 p.m.

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Christopher Jay “Chris” Cottrell, 67, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at 4:36 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on June 3, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late David W. Cottrell and Dorothy G. (Winks) Cottrell.  Christopher married Miriam R. Heyneman and she survives in Ada.

Chris retired from INEOS Corp, where he worked as a general operator. He was a member of the Lima Baptist Temple.   

Also surviving is his daughter, Stacy (Boyd) Geedey of Ada; three grandchildren: Haley (Seth) Sheriff, Lindsay Crouse and Michael Crouse; a great grandson, Zayne; a brother, David (Amy) Cottrell of Cridersville; and a sister, Victoria (John) Czysz of Tucson, Arizona.

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Elizabeth J. “Betty” High, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 at 2 a.m., surrounded by her family.

She was born on Oct. 31, 1935, in Deshler, Ohio, to the late Fredrick and Gertrude (Dibling) Britenriker. On Jan. 12, 1957 Betty married Clyde C. High and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.

Betty retired from Goodyear where she worked as a receptionist. She previously sold Avon and worked at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed doing family history. Betty loved taking care of her grandchildren.

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So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

Also listed are contacts for snowplowing

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Send your cancellation announcement to: [email protected]

Here is the information the Icon has as of Tuesday morning, Feb. 16, concerning closings and delays. This story will be continually updated.

• All school practices and games scheduled for today have been cancelled.

 • Ada village offices closed to foot traffic, Tuesday, February 16.  Phone messages for utilities and streets needs will be monitored and responded to as staff is available. 

• Ada police - click here

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