Ada 7th grader Josie Phillips earned a superior rating—the highest level— at State Science Day held this past weekend with the project “Sort It Out.” (From Ada Bulldogs Facebook)
The Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law commencement exercises will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, in the ONU King Horn Sports Center.
Jeremy Martin of Lima, will be the student speaker.
The Hon. Randall T. Shepard will deliver the keynote address and will also be awarded an honorary degree. Shepard was the longest-serving chief justice in the history of the Indiana Supreme Court prior to his retirement in 2012. He is currently a visiting professor at the Indiana University McKinney School of Law.
Alger Public Library is offering a number of special events for the summer.
For a complete list of regular and one-off events, please see the library's calendar. Here are the latest events on offer:
Polar Paws dogs will be at the library at noon, on Thursday, May 30. These pups are service dogs in training, through 4 Paws for Ability at Ohio Northern University. Children are encouraged to meet the pups, read to them, and learn more about Polar Paws.
Meet your EMT, sponsored by the local USV Alger EMS Squard, will be on Monday, June 3 at 2 p.m. at the library. The squad offers a tour of an ambulance.
Vancrest assisted living resident Maryan Driggers is in the Vancrest spotlight this month.
Attending school in St. Louis, she eventually became a furniture salesperson in Cincinnati. She says that her favorite occupation was being a pastor’s wife.
She and her husband, Morris, were married for 50 years. There have four children, Gary, Steve, Tom and Susan.
The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes met on May 6 in the Hardin Northern Ag Building.
For recreation the members played kickball. The meeting was led by vice president Aiden Gatchell. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kendall Frank and the 4-H Pledge by Wesley Linke. Roll call was what is your favorite color. There were 47 total present: 34 members, 8 advisors, and 5 guests.
Cooper and Lainey Thomas gave a demonstration about their projects and how to prepare for judging.
Nancy Musselman talked to the members about their upcoming food drive. Trivia was given by Gabe Trachsel. The meeting was adjourned by Jake Weaver and seconded by Paul Minter.
The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover May 7 to May 13:
May 7
Noise complaint 615 Falling Timbers Blvd.
Investigate complaint, 569 E. Lincoln Ave.
Suspicious car, Padrone's, 219 S. Main St.
Fire alarm, 523 Loop Rd.
Investigate complaint, 307 Ream St.
Medical emergency, 401 W. Lima Ave.
Traffic stop, W. North Ave.
May 8
Medical emergency, Vancrest, 600 W. North Ave.
Investigate complaint, 339 W. North Ave.
Vehicle incident, junction of S.R. 235 and S.R. 309
Noise complaint, 222 E. Buckeye Ave.
