S. Mark Albright, 61, of rural Ada died, Oct. 20, 2019. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at First United Methodist Church in Bluffton. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service both at the church. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover Oct. 16-21:
Oct. 16
Medical emergency, Vancrest
Traffic stop, E. Lincoln Ave.
Traffic stop, E. Highland Ave.
Fire alarm, Freed Center, ONU
Traffic stop, N. Main St.
Oct. 17
Medical emergency, 442 E. Highland Ave.
Fire alarm, McIntosh Hall, ONU
Traffic stop, N. Gilbert St.
Traffic stop, W. Buckeye Ave
Investigation, W. Dobbins Ave.
Traffic stop, W. Dobbins Ave.
Traffic stop, E. Ballard Ave.
I have always loved to read and am very grateful that we have such a fine library in Ada. I know that funding from the State of Ohio has decreased in recent years, so we who use the library need to support it.
The library offers many services, a place for community meetings, a fun place for children to go to enjoy age-related programs, and much more. The staff works hard to make the library a comfortable, safe, friendly place to be. So I hope the citizens of Ada will consider voting yes for the Library Levy on November 5.
By Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator
During the month of September, Hardin County received an average of 2.82 inches of rain, according to volunteer rainfall reporters from the OSU Extension office.
Phil Epley recorded 3.30 inches for Liberty Township, totaling 20.1 inches for the growing season from April 15. The township totals are listed below this story.
The most rain for this month, 4.30 inches, fell in Jackson Township, as measured by Rick Weber.
The least rain reported during the month, 1.74 inches, was reported in Buck Township by Heritage Cooperative, followed closely by 1.80 inches in Hale Township by Travis Ramsey.
If an Ada school student in your household is dressing in unusual ways this week, there’s a reason.
It’s Red Ribbon Week, from now through Friday.
This purpose of the week is to bring awareness to the topics of drugs, alcohol and bullying. Each day is a different dress up theme.
For example, Tuesday’s theme was My Dreams, My Future, My Choice, Drug and Bully Free! – Students were encouraged to wear a college shirt, career clothing or uniform.
Wednesday: We have Better Things to do than Drugs or Bullying! –
Wear a favorite sport, activity or hobby shirt.
