Voting on the November ballot is underway in Ohio, and local citizens have a number of initiatives to consider. For more information on voting, issues and candidates, please visit the Hardin County Board of Elections website at http://co.hardin.oh.us/boe/. While there is not a municipal issue on the ballot, the Village of Ada appreciates the continued support of voters.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8! If you have any questions regarding voting, please contact the Hardin County Board of Elections at 419-674-2211.
The ONU Astronomy Club will host a free event for the public at the ONU Observatory on Friday, Nov 4, from 8-10 p.m., according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, professor of Physics and Astronomy.
The theme is "The Blue Planets: Uranus and Neptune." The outermost two Jovian planets both have bluish hues attributed to methane in their atmospheres. Each planet has an interesting history and unique characteristics. Uranus is tilted about 98 degrees onto its side so it has the most extreme seasons.
The Icon is messing with your vision just a tad for artistic purposes. Here's a selection of glasses frames from Eyes on Main, 107 S. Main St., Ada. We've upped the red tint just a notch to aquire this special color affect.
Ohio Northern University’s Center for Democratic Governance and Rule of Law has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State to administer the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition in Afghanistan for the next two years.
The Icon's own Amy Eddings was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club of Lima on Monday at the Veteran's Memorial Civic Center.
Amy (pictured, left, with Pamela Stricker, publisher, Niche Product Division, Civitas Media), spoke about her decision to leave New York City to come to Ada.
She also writes for The Lima News and runs Easter House Bed and Breakfast in Ada.
