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New First United Methodist pastor is an ONU graduate

Brandi Grant-Rigsby will preach her first sermon here on Sunday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 22, 2017

Brandi Grant-Rigsby, new pastor of First United Methodist Church, will preach her first sermon in Ada on Sunday, June 25.

She already had an Ada connection as a 2005 Ohio Northern University graduate with a degree in psychology and youth ministry.

“I am thrilled to be moving back to Ada and having the opportunity to raise my kids in this town that has always felt like home to me,” she told The Icon.

Originally from Ayersville, the new pastor earned a master’s of divinity degree from Methodist Theological School of Ohio, Delaware, in 2011.

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A four-legged police officer

Ada kids meet K9 Riley at the park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 22, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
K9 Riley greets children at Ada War Memorial Park on Thursday during a week-long series of sessions about the duties and equipment of emergency responders.

Riley's handler for the past four years has been Sheriff Deputy Joe Carl. Youngsters meeting Riley are Gabyrel and Dylan Ford, Kiera Cash, and Jasmine and Gage Gibson.

Carl said Riley is very friendly. But the 8-year-canine wears different collars for what is expected of him. There is a collar that, when worn, tells the dog to track the scent of a person, another collar indicates that the dog should be aggressive, another tells him to search for drugs, etc.

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Hancock sheriff: Two deaths are drug related

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, June 22, 2017

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office said the deaths of a male and female in a rural Ada house Monday night appear be drug related. The bodies have been sent to Lucas County for autopsy.

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The deaths were not the result of violent crime, the sheriff’s office said.

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Ada Church of Christ Disciples bikers service

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, June 22, 2017

The Ada Church of Christ Disciples members have decided to have an outreach to bikers beginning Sunday, July 23. The first bikers chapel service will begin with a dinner at 5 p.m. and a service at 7 p.m. at the church, 316 S. Main.

Brett Walters said, "Come expecting the Lord to move within the fellowship of believers as we are showing Jesus love through fellowship."

Colors are welcome. Other meal/service sessions especially for bikers will be held monthly at the church. Those attending do no need to register ahead of time. For more information, call Walters at 419-233-4480.

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How to make a fairy garden

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, June 22, 2017

New Leaf Garden Center will sponsor fairy garden workshops on Saturday in Ada and Kenton. Employees will teach how to make a miniature garden at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.at the Ada store on SR 235 north of Ada and at the same time at the Kenton store, 927 E. Columbus St.

Store owner Laurie Laird said, "Fairy gardens are popular and fun for people of all ages. It's a family thing with grandparents, parents, grandchildren and friends attending."

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Richards wins more accolades, this one in academics

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, June 22, 2017

Ohio Northern track and field and cross country standout and junior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) has been named a First Team CoSIDA Academic All-American.

The junior is a Biochemistry major, and earned the honor for the first time in her career.

Richards, a 5-time track and field National Champion and cross country All-American has excelled both in the classroom and in competition.

The junior currently owns the Div. III record in the 800-meter run after posting a time of 2:00.62 at the Music City Distance Carnival in Nashville, Tenn.

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