MEDIA RELEASE__OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to protect its patients, associates, and visitors and prevent workplace violence. By the end of 2025, OhioHealth hospitals and emergency departments will have metal detectors at public entrances.
Starting December 16, OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital will begin screening all visitors, associates, and providers at its main and emergency entrances. In addition, the main entrance will be accessible between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
FROM FACEBOOK__Due to wintry conditions, ONU’s campus is operating on a 3-hour delay on Tuesday, Dec. 2. In-person classes will begin and administrative offices will open at 11 a.m. Classes that are scheduled to begin prior to 11 a.m. may move to virtual instruction.
Public safety, physical plant staff and other essential personnel are to report as normally scheduled.
Dining facilities, Starbucks, The Inn, and Healthwise Pharmacy will follow their regular schedule.
All academic buildings, Heterick Memorial Library, Taggart Law Library, King Horn, the Mercy Health-ONU Counseling Center and the Health Center will be closed until 11 a.m.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) has been selected to receive one of 40 Ohio Preservation Kits designed to help small cultural organizations protect their historical documents.
Charles VanDyne, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on September 19, 1930, in Marion Township, Hardin County, Ohio, to Okey and Ethel (Preston) VanDyne, who preceded him in death.
Charles was a 1948 graduate of Ada High School. In 1952, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Northern University and his Juris Doctor of Law degree in 1954, also from Ohio Northern University. Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 during the Korean Conflict.
Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, November 24-27. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.
For the Thanksgiving weekend, I tried my hand at an Icon poll, What's your favorite on the Thanksgiving menu? Let's just say there were a few technical difficulties/operator errors. Dressing came out #1 with a whopping 7 votes.
Have ideas for the Icon poll? Please send them to [email protected] or call 567-400-4266.
PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Here's a postscript to the November 27 article VFW flag retirement ceremony honors the Stars and Stripes. J.D. Fleece, president of the VFW Auxiliary, reports that there were approximately 100 people in attendance and 1,300-1,500 flags retired.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce shared this Merry on Main update:
"Make your holiday memories extra special at Merry on Main. Bring the kids, the family, or even your pets to enjoy a FREE professional photo with Santa — the perfect keepsake to capture the magic of the season.
"Special thank you to Andreasen Photography!"
This event is on December 13 from 11:00 a.m.-2::00 p.m. at Depot Park and throughout downtown Ada.
