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Mary Amos was retired from Wilson Sporting Goods

Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Mary E. Amos, age 78, died on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 3:22 AM at VanCrest of Ada. 
She was born on April 8, 1940 in Greenup, Kentucky to Bunyon and Lula (DeRossett) Coburn who preceded her in death. Mary married Robert Dale Robinson who preceded her in death. 

She later married Lester Lee Amos, Sr. and they divorced. 

Mary retired after working 30 years as a packer for Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada. 

She lived for her children and grandchildren. 

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ONU grads get jobs, keep jobs

Ohio Northern has been lauded as the best in the state
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Ohio Northern has been lauded as the best in the state for preparing students for success in their careers by the career-guidance site Zippia.
 
According to Zippia’s rankings, ONU is first in Ohio and third in the nation with a placement rate of 95.5 percent. The site gauged employment rates for graduates a decade after graduation.
 
Ohio Northern offers a relevant educational experience that focuses on helping students develop the knowledge, professional proficiencies and analytical skills they need to succeed in a constantly changing job market.
 

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Future of recycling as it affects Ada

Interview with Dennis Baker of North Central Ohio Waste Management District
Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Part 3 of the Icon's recycling series
What does the future hold for recycling?

The Icon interviewed Dennis Baker, Executive Director of North Central Ohio Waste Management District to find out.

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Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio offering O-armTM Imaging System

Assist providers in placing hardware, removing cancerous activity
Posted by LizGH on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Neurosurgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), recently installed an O-armTM Surgical Imaging System, an intraoperative 2D and 3D imaging system that is used to assist providers in placing hardware, removing cancerous activity and preforming a variety of procedures.

Used in conjunction with a navigation system, this system allows surgeons to receive a multidimensional view of the surgical location, improving accuracy and reducing the risk of injury. Spinal, orthopedic trauma, neurological and other types of imaging can be achieved with the O-armTM system.

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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
[email protected]

March 1931 J.G. Tressel was busy opening a new stone quarry south of Hog creek north of Ada.

March 1931 Ohio Northern fencers won their seventh consecutive victory by defeating Toledo YMCA at Toledo.

March 1931 P.W. Root and W.E. King, both of Kenton, purchased the Slagle Lumber Company here.

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A busy week in store for Ada

Lincoln Highway Buy Way garage sale and Farmers' and Merchants Picnic
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 6, 2018

It's a busy week for Ada. Heather Cox, president of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, provides viewers with peek into later this week and on to September. Watch the Icon for details on each of these events.
 
· Aug. 9, 10, 11 - Lincoln Highway Buy Way garage sale
· Aug. 10 – Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Golf Outing –
   they are currently looking for volunteers
· Aug.11 - Farmers and Merchants Picnic  
· Aug. 19 from 2 – 4 p.m. – ONU Welcome Fest (information attached)
· Aug. 21 from 8 – 10 a.m. – Senior Citizens Pancake Breakfast
· Aug. 25 – DARE golf outing

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