Well over 100 years ago, the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Ohio Alpha chapter, notably, pioneered the construction of the first fraternity house in the country, specifically built for fraternity use; a piece of magnificent history and point of pride for Ohio Alpha, Greek Life, Ohio Northern University, and Ada.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon owner-editor
Last week, I hadn't heard of an LPR (automated license plate reader) or Flock camera. With the appearance of a solar-powered stationary LPR near the intersection of state routes 235 and 309--which has been noted on social media--I asked Hardin County and Ada law enforcement officials for some background.
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Are you looking for that exciting bike ride to ride that creates the well-known O-H-I-O?
FROM FACEBOOK__Registration is live for the 10th Annual Cursive Ohio Charity Ride on September 5 organized by Ada farmer Austin Heil: https://www.bikereg.com/cursiveohio.
A 6th-generation farmer, Heil writes, "This year the funds will support https://agrability.osu.edu/. The Ohio AgrAbility Project is part of a national program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that assists farmers and other agricultural workers with disabilities by providing the resources and support they need to live independently and continue or return to work in production agriculture."
The bike ride includes rest stops with water and snacks roughly every 15 miles. There will be a lunch with smoked brisket and sides along with homemade ice cream.
Hardin County families may apply for student clothing pack
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Department of Job and Family Services announced today they will be launching a countywide Back to School Spirit Wear program for eligible Hardin County families beginning Tuesday, July 14th.
To be eligible, families must reside in Hardin County, have children enrolled in grades K-12 and be at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, that’s $66,000 a year.
Jeff Oestreich spoke to Ada Council on July 7 on behalf of Configure Brands regarding a project in the preliminary stages. With the recent acquisition of Associated Plastics Corporation by Configure Brands, production has increased substantially, according to Oestreich. The company anticipates using 100-150,000 pounds of materials a day, which equates to about 14-15 semi-trailers of materials.
Free event with living history reenactors, weapons demonstrations, and Liberty Garden kits
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. invites the public to step back in time at its second annual "Back in Time at the Barn" event, to be held Saturday, July 18, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hardin County Heritage Center.
