KENTON__Despite a 12-day layoff, the Ada High School girls soccer team defeated Hardin County rival Kenton 2-0 in a non-league match on Thursday, October 9 to make program history.
The historic win in the female version of the “309 Cup” game gave the Ada girls' program a single-season record 11 wins, breaking the mark set last year.
The Bulldog girls improved to 11-3-2 after the shutout win. Kenton dropped to 2-14-1 with the defeat.
Ada sophomore Avary Acheson scored both goals. Senior Kenley Poling and sophomore Ashley Williams each passed out one assist.
Chalmer Rowe, age 83, of Alger, Ohio, was born on September 27, 1942, to the late Jake and Effie Rowe. He was peacefully called home to the Lord on October 8, 2025.
Chalmer is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Kimberly (Ronald) Reineke of Alger; and three grandchildren: Savanah Fout of Sidney, Cody Hurst of Kentucky and Tyler Miranda of Sidney; twelve great grandchildren; brother, Bernie (Teresa) Rowe of LaFayette; two sisters: Rosie (Buster) Evans and Ethel Arnett all of Alger; and many nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.
OCT 9 MEDIA RELEASE__The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle in Jackson Township, Allen County. The crash occurred on Napoleon Road near State Route 81 at approximately 4:32 a.m. this morning.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on Napoleon Road when it struck a pedestrian who was in the northbound lane. The Chevrolet Silverado was operated by Merl Hall, age 81, of Lafayette, Ohio. Mr. Hall was not injured in the crash.
CORRECTED: The date of this meeting was October 7. Thank you to the Icon reader who pointed out our error.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The Ada Council held a regular meeting on the evening of October 7 with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding. The meeting packet is HERE.
A 20-minute executive session was held to discuss an employment item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
During the public comment portion of the meeting, three Ada residents were present and addressed Council. Five minutes are allowed for each person.
By Megan Rizo, Student Pharmacist, and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy
You Are My Sunshine was first released in 1939 and copyrighted in 1940, but the original writer of the lyrics is debated. On March 14, 1941, Gene Autry debuted the song in his movie Back in the Saddle.
The song has been covered over 300 times by famous singers such as Bing Crosby, Doris Day and Ray Charles. The song was even part of The Simpsons television show in 1997. The song is one of the official songs for the state of Louisiana.
The song is often sung by parents and grandparents to show affection to their children and grandchildren.
