Chalmer Rowe, age 83, of Alger, Ohio, was born on September 27, 1942, to the late Jake and Effie Rowe. He was peacefully called home to the Lord on October 8, 2025.
Chalmer is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Kimberly (Ronald) Reineke of Alger; and three grandchildren: Savanah Fout of Sidney, Cody Hurst of Kentucky and Tyler Miranda of Sidney; twelve great grandchildren; brother, Bernie (Teresa) Rowe of LaFayette; two sisters: Rosie (Buster) Evans and Ethel Arnett all of Alger; and many nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.
OCT 9 MEDIA RELEASE__The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle in Jackson Township, Allen County. The crash occurred on Napoleon Road near State Route 81 at approximately 4:32 a.m. this morning.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on Napoleon Road when it struck a pedestrian who was in the northbound lane. The Chevrolet Silverado was operated by Merl Hall, age 81, of Lafayette, Ohio. Mr. Hall was not injured in the crash.
CORRECTED: The date of this meeting was October 7. Thank you to the Icon reader who pointed out our error.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The Ada Council held a regular meeting on the evening of October 7 with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding. The meeting packet is HERE.
A 20-minute executive session was held to discuss an employment item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
During the public comment portion of the meeting, three Ada residents were present and addressed Council. Five minutes are allowed for each person.
By Megan Rizo, Student Pharmacist, and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
You Are My Sunshine was first released in 1939 and copyrighted in 1940, but the original writer of the lyrics is debated. On March 14, 1941, Gene Autry debuted the song in his movie Back in the Saddle.
The song has been covered over 300 times by famous singers such as Bing Crosby, Doris Day and Ray Charles. The song was even part of The Simpsons television show in 1997. The song is one of the official songs for the state of Louisiana.
The song is often sung by parents and grandparents to show affection to their children and grandchildren.
OCT 8 MEDIA RELEASE__Get ready to place your bets and party in your derby best! The United Way of Hardin County invites the community to "A Night at the Races," a spirited and stylish fundraising event taking place on Friday, October 25th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Varsity Venue, 214 W. Franklin St., Kenton, OH.
OCT 7 MEDIA RELEASE__OhioHealth is excited to announce a significant $8.5 million renovation project for the operating suite at Hardin Memorial Hospital, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare access and quality for the Kenton community.
The renovation will feature cutting-edge surgical equipment and the modernization of two operating rooms. Additionally, the project will aesthetically enhance two other OR suites, one of which will serve as a future procedural room, while the other will function as sterile storage.
PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK gallery to enlarge and view at your own pace
By Cort Reynolds
ADA__The Ada High School volleyball team swept a three-setter over visiting traditional rival Upper Scioto Valley in their non-conference regular season finale on Tuesday, October 7. The evening was also celebrated as Senior Night.
Ada improved to 15-7 after the decisive 25-16, 25-17, 25-13 victory.
USV fell to 4-16 after the loss.
Junior Brooklynn Andreasen led Ada by nailing 11 kills and coming up with four digs.
FROM FACEBOOK__A benefit is being held at 4:00 p.m. on October 11 at the Ada VFW for Myla Bodine. Organizers note, "We are coming together as a community to support Myla Bodine, a bright and kind 13-year-old girl who recently experienced the unimaginable—the sudden and unexpected loss of her father, Bryan Bodine.
"This benefit is being held to help ease the financial and emotional burden that comes with such a tragic loss. His passing has left a tremendous void in her life and the lives of those who loved him."
On October 6 NBC's Today Show featured a story on Ada's Wilson Football factory at 517 E Highland Ave. Reporter Kaylee Hartung tries her hand at all the steps that go into making a football by hand--and learns how much skill and experience it takes to make NFL footballs to the factory's exacting standards.
The Ada High School volleyball team was seeded third in the eight-team, Div. VI Northwest 5 District drawing held on Sunday, October 5.
The Bulldog girls (14-7) will host fifth seed Lima Central Catholic (11-8) in the sectional finals on Thursday, October 16 at 6 p.m.
Fourth seed Columbus Grove (9-10) will play sixth seed Spencerville (8-14) in the other lower half sectional final at Ada on Oct. 16 in the second match at approximately 8 p.m.
The Ada/LCC and Grove/Spencerville winners will meet in the district semifinals at Wapakoneta on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
