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2021 Veterans Day ceremonies at Ohio Northern University

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 12, 2021

On November 11, 2021, Ohio Northern University observed Veterans Day with wreath laying ceremonies and a special outdoor Chapel service. The event was held at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month, the hour when guns fell silent on World War I battlefields.

In wind-swept ceremonies near Main St., the Color Guard of Ream-McElroy VFW Post 9381 of Ada Posted the Colors and Dr. Adriane Thompson Bradshaw sang the National Anthem. Cole Mefford, President of the ONU Veterans Organization introduced speaker Chaplain (Colonel) Dan Burris, State Chaplain for the National Guard of Ohio.

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2021 Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 11, 2021

Ohio Northern University hosted a wreath-laying ceremony and outdoor chapel service on Veterans Day 2021. In this photo are the Color Guard of Ream-McElroy VFW Pos 9381 and Dr. Adriane Thompson Bradshaw, who sang the National Anthem. See related story.

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Alger chili cook-off still accepting entries for Nov. 13

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 11, 2021

Diner-judges and contestants are welcome at the 1st Alarm Chili Cook-Off at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 13 in Alger.

The event is hosted by the Alger Fire Department, 102 E Lee St, Alger. For $6, guests will taste and vote. They receive one bowl of chili with grilled cheese or peanut butter sandwich.

For those bringing a chili entry, there is a $10 fee. Chili should be brought ready to eat, in a crockpot. Please supply a list of ingredients. Participants’ identities will be kept secret until judging is complete.

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How fair is the public defender system?

By Amelia Alexander
Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 11, 2021

This is the one-year anniversary of Amelia Alexander, an Ada High School student, becoming an Icon columnist.

Recently, I learned about the public defender system in my government class. This article is inspired by what we learned and our discussion.

What are public defenders?

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Former Ada resident and veteran featured in People

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 11, 2021

Deyonka Hickey, who grew up in Ada and raised her kids in Bluffton, is featured in a recent issue of the weekly magazine People. The article “Hero Veterans Are Stepping Up to Feed Fellow Vets Suffering from Food Insecurity” details how difficult it was for her to accept help from a Lima food pantry when she ran out of money to feed her family after leaving the Air Force.

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Elementary school students of the month: October

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Congratulations to these twelve Ada Elementary School students who were honored for their accomplishments in October 2021.

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