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Raymond Russell Binkley, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 7:36 p.m. at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 29, 1947, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Darrel and Audrey (Barry) Binkley. On April 27, 1969, Raymond married Sharon K. Gudakunst, who preceded him in death on November 1, 2012.

Police and pool hiring / Officer discovered trailer fire

The Icon attend the February 1 Ada Village Council meeting using the remote option offered by the Village of Ada.

The meeting was chaired by Mayor David Retterer. The meeting packet is attached HERE.

OPEN FLOOR

Maria Santo, Ada resident and candidate for the position of judge on the Hardin County Common Pleas Court, detailed her qualifications for the position.

 

OLD BUSINESS

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School swim teams faced off in a dual meet against county rival Kenton at the Hardin County YMCA Tuesday night, February 1.

The Bulldog girls lost the meet to Kenton, 93-68. The Wildcats defeated the Bulldog boys, 100-35.

Kenton won the combined girls/boys score, 193-103. 

Bulldog freshman Lily Baumgartner and junior Carlie Oldfield each won two races, and both swam legs for a pair of victorious relay foursomes.

Junior Kaitlyn Bowden won the 100 butterfly race, and also swam for both winning relay teams.

Ada's own Wilson football factory is gearing up for Super Bowl LVI and has new product to show off. Watch the Wilson Football video on Facebook

Village of Ada guidance for 4+ inches of snow

Issued by the Village of Ada on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 via email and on the village website.

In light of the forecasted snowfall beginning Wednesday, February 2nd, the Village of Ada would like to remind residents of the parking limitations associated with a declared snow emergency. 

As per ordinance 351 of the Ada Codified Ordinance, a snow emergency exists when a uniform accumulation of 4 or more inches of snow has fallen. During the existence of an emergency snow condition, no person shall park a motor vehicle upon the following public streets in the Village, as follows:

NO PARKING shall be permitted on: 

  • Gilbert Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;
  • Johnson Street from Lima Avenue to North Street;
  • Simon Street Lima Avenue to North Street;
  • Lincoln Avenue from Corporation line to Corporation line;
  • Turner Avenue from Main Street to Grand Avenue;
  • Montford Avenue from Main Street to Liberty Street,
  • Highland Avenue from Gilbert Street to Simon Street,
  • Buckeye Avenue from Johnson Street to Grand Avenue
  • and University Avenue from Main Street to Ream Street.

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team defeated Calvary Christian 40-29 in a non-conference contest Tuesday night, February 1.

The Ada girls improved to 6-13 with the victory. CC remained winless with the defeat.

"A win is a win and we will take it," said fourth-year Lady Bulldog head coach Morgan Bass. 

The Bulldog girls led 15-8 after the first period behind guard Courtney Sumner's seven points.

Ada stayed ahead of the Lady Spartans 21-15 at halftime as playmaker Olivia Burkhart tallied four second-quarter points. The Bulldogs advanced the lead to 29-19 heading to the final stanza.

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