Rhett Grant, Ada Public Library director, signs up a young reader during Saturday's summer reading program launch. Approximately 300 persons signed up for the program on Saturday. Additional photos of the event follow.
FROM BLUFFTON ICON - It's trout derby week in Bluffton.
The 75th annual Bluffton Sportsmen's Club trout derby, originally set for May 5, was moved on Sunday, June 9, due to the spring flooding in Bluffton. The derby takes place in the Buckeye.
The number one trout for this year's Trout Derby is named "Big 75" - not in reference to the nearby Interstate, but in honor of the 75th year of the Bluffton Sportmen Club's trout derby.
Derby details
Trout number one is worth thousands in cash if caught during derby hours. The jackpot is built up with $5 donations to a 50/50 drawing.
Sometimes we need a reminder to take it easy. Here's a tongue-in-cheek summer school lesson plan from the Ada Bulldogs Facebook. Don't know about you, but the Icon staff might study physics this summer, how about you?
Columbus Grove won the Northwest Conference 2018-19 “Don Bachman Award of Excellence."
This is the fourth time Columbus Grove has accomplished this feat since the establishment of the award in 2005. This award recognizes the school in the conference that exhibits the highest level of consistent excellence in conference-sponsored sports and scholastic bowl competition each school year.
The Bulldogs compiled a total of 87.5 points with Bluffton (80.0) and Crestview (67.5) finishing second and third respectively. Points are awarded and accumulated each year based on conference standings in all sports and the NWC scholastic bowl competition.
The village of Mt. Victory, hosts a wine and chocolate walk from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 14.
Mt. Victory merchants will offer treats while its shops are open for the walk.
Three of local wineries will be on site pouring and selling bottles of wine (Bokes Creek Winery, Rose Acres, and Bear Vine Winery).
New this year, visitors may purchase a VIP ticket (only 30 available) and get a one hour open air (weather permitting) paint and sip experience with Artist Marilyn Reed.
In addition, The Plaza Inn Catering BBQ will provide live entertainment from various acoustic performers.
