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Ada Youth Wrestling Club signups start tonight.

The club’s first sign-up are from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Oct. 16) in the Ada wrestling building. It’s in the brown building in front of the school bus garage.

According to John McClain, coach, “All experience levels from beginner to advances are welcome to participate. The club accepts boys and girls from Ada and all surrounding communities.”

The club is open to youth from Kindergarten through sixth grade. Two additional sign-up dates are:
• Sunday, Oct. 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Kai Kawaguchi, ONU student from Japan, snags a home run ball in Detroit-Minnesota game

FROM THE ONU WEBSITE - When international student Kai Kawaguchi first learned he was going to study in the United States, he knew he had to make it to a Major League Baseball game.

But he never dreamed he would snag a home run ball with his own two hands.

Thanks to Ohio Northern – and a little bit of luck – that’s precisely what happened.

Jill and Bob Simmons of Ada Lions Club, conducted an eye check with over 20 students at the ONU Pre-school on Wednesday. Lions volunteers will conduct the check at Ready, Set, Grow Pre-school on Thursday. The next photo in this series reveals the classy glasses students get to wear during the eye checks.

The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover Oct. 9-14:

Oct. 9
Reported damage, 101 Christopher Cirlce
Traffic stop, E. High St.
Traffic stop, E. College Ave.
Traffic stop, Franklin Ave.
Suspicious car, 427 Liberty Ave.
Traffic stop, E. Lima Ave.
Animal call, E. Lehr Ave.
Parade escort, Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, 311 E. Lima Ave
Larceny, ONU, 910 Northern View

The annual trick or treat event at Ohio Northern University will begin with registration at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the McIntosh Center Activities Room. ONU students will then lead the youngsters through residence halls. The event will also include dinner at 6 p.m. in the McIntosh Center ballroom and a costume contest and at 6:30 p.m. before wrapping up at approximately 7 p.m.

The event, which is open to area children, is free and open to the public. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up and join the fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend the festivities. The outing is presented by ONU’s Office of Residence Life and Dining Services.

Restroom renovation campaign underway

4-H Camp Ohio, the 4-H camp  serving youth from Ada and Hardin County 4-H, is raising money for a restroom renovation campaign.

The current restroom facility, which was constructed over 50 years ago, has limited privacy and is not compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA.)  

Approximately 8,000 youth and adults camp annually at 4-H Camp Ohio. These user groups are primarily from 4-H and school groups. In addition, 4-H Camp Ohio provides a retreat and workshop setting for civic organizations, businesses, scout groups, family reunions and others.

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