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Father's Day Basket raffle offered by ReStore

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 13, 2016

ReStore Community Center invites Icon viewers to participate in a Father's Day Basket raffle.

Raffle tickets are $1 each. The winner will go home with a basket full of the following:
• American flag • Duckman DVD • Turtle Wax • Jar of Candy • Tire Wet • Wash and Wax • 2 cleaning mitts • Gum Out • Compression repair • Bug and tar remover • Upholstery cleaner • Protectant Wipes • #54 bobble head.

The drawing is at 5 ap,m., Tuesday, June 14, at ReStore. 

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Another rainy day in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 13, 2016

Another rainy day in Ada.

"Rain, rain, go away.  Ada Robins want to play - but don't really seem to mind the rain too much." (Ken Collins photos)

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Live from Ada, Ohio...on Lima TV

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 13, 2016

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

Live from Ada, Ohio...Your Hometown Lima Stations broadcast the 6 o'clock TV news from Ada Railroad Depot Park on Friday. 

Here, Mayor Dave Retterer tells of the benefits of the community during an interview with Ty Batemon, anchor. The Mayor described the success of business, industry, and the university, as well as community involvement, among other things.

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Bulldogs up to bat

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 13, 2016

Mackenzie Wills bats for Ada High School on Thursday evening at Ada War Memorial Park. The Bulldogs lost the sectional tourney game to Marion Local by a score of 6 to 9. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Your invitation to Saturday's Bluffton's arts and crafts show

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 13, 2016

Bluffton's 45th annual arts and crafts festival moves into Bluffton's Main Street with countless craft booths, business exhibits and lots more.

Set up starts as early at 6 a.m. The show offically starts at 9 a.m. and continues to 3 p.m. Jerry Burkholder, for the 15th year, is the craft show director.

In between there's an opportunity for the entire family to have a great time in downtown Bluffton. Here's what else is on the schedule:

• Hard Rock Llama Co., will show a variety of young and adult llamas. You'll find them on Vine and Main.

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It's the Northwest Conference track and field championships in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, May 12, 2016

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Ada hosts the Northwest Conference track and field events.

Prelims were held on Thursday. The finals are set to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, continuing until about 2 p.m.

Thursday saw many competitors from the 10 schools, as well as many spectators. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students.

Looking for conference championships are athletes from Ada, Allen East, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Crestview, Delphos Jefferson, Lincolnview, Paulding, and Spencerville.

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