Ada's latest news

"These coverings do not replace social distancing"

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Ada-Liberty Township EMS chief, Tom Miller, provided the Icon with the following guideline update on the COVID-19 virus. His message follows: 

As we continue to fight the spread of the COVID-19 Virus, I wanted to touch base with you again.

The original guidelines of what to do if you think you are experiencing symptoms, calling you primary care physician or the Ohio Department of Health hotline numbers as well as the joint number from Lima Memorial and St Rita's Mercy Health Systems are still the procedures to follow.

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Send the Icon addresses where you've seen a bear in a window. If you can take photo of it, even better. Send to: [email protected].

It's a great distraction for bored children – or for bored people of any age.

'We're Going On A Bear Hunt" has hit Ada. The Icon is aware of several bears - even the polar bear type, that have popped up in town.

Certainly viewers are aware of other bears showing up around Ada.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has urged Ohioans to begin wearing cloth masks while in public, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The CDC issued the recommendation that citizens wear face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. 

"In many cultures around the world, wearing a mask is just part of the culture - it is a socially accepted act of kindness," said Governor DeWine. "Wearing a mask should not scare people.  It is a good thing.  It is a considerate thing.  It is a courageous thing." 

Cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions

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FROM BLUFFTON ICON - The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the canceling of its 2020 arts and crafts show, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO. Details are in the letter to chamber members below:

Dear BACC members,
We regret to announce that the May 9, 2020, Bluffton Arts & Crafts Festival has been cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.

With social distancing and stay at home measures in effect through April, we are unable to hold this event.

We look forward to hosting the event in 2021 and want to stay in touch with vendors.

Preparations underway for a business relaunch

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Ada residents Nick and Amber Simon are the new owners for the former Railhouse Gym located on Buckeye Avenue, Ada.

The couple plans to reopen the gym as soon as Gov. DeWine lifts his orders that closed Ohio’s non-essential businesses in response to the coronavirus. 

Under the new name “One More,” the new owners are taking this opportunity to make several changes to prepare for the business relaunch.

Click here for the gym Facebook.

A new entrance and address for the gym will be 125 E. Buckeye. The 24/7 Laundromat at 125 E. Buckeye has been closed. 

Many senior student-athletes weren't afforded the privilege of completing their careers

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By Bud Denega
 The COVID-19 pandemic unceremoniously ended a couple winter sports and cut short the spring sports season. Many senior student-athletes weren't afforded the privilege of completing their careers in the orange and black. 

In an effort to remedy the sports void at ONU and honor the athletes that weren't able to finish their respective seasons, here's a synopsis of those teams' seasons. 

WRESTLING:
The Ohio Northern wrestling team was set to send three to the NCAA Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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