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State qualifiers Baumgartner, Oldfield to pace Ada swim team

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 5, 2022

Bulldogs dive into competition December 10

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada varsity swim team boasts two standout state qualifiers and five experienced letter winners back this winter for a new coach.

Former Ada district 500 freestyler swimmer Ashley Robey takes over the head coaching reins, with help from her mother Angela and fellow assistant coach Lorna Spar. 

A total of 11 swimmers, including seven girls and four boys, comprise the team roster this winter. 

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June Ann Coburn obituary

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 5, 2022

June Ann Coburn, age 77, of Ada, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born in Bluffton, Ohio on June 15, 1945, to the late Carl and Bucilla (Amstutz) Simon. June married James Coburn on March 4, 1967, he preceded her in death on September 14, 2014.

June was a member of the Ada First Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons: Michael Coburn of Ocala, FL and Lee Coburn of Baton Rouge, LA; a daughter, Cindy (Jerry) Glover of Denham Strings, LA; four grandchildren; a brother, Karl (Gloria) Simon of Leipsic; and three sisters: Doris (Lester) Miller of Kalispell, MT, Ruby Brown of Findlay, and Rose (Kevin) Waugh of Alger.

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Norman Dean Fleming was president and CEO of Home Savings & Loan

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 4, 2022

Norman Dean Fleming, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born in Bluffton, Ohio on January 3, 1948, to the late Ralph Samuel and Edna Marie (Welty) Fleming. On November 4, 1978, Norman married Deryl D. (VanAtta) Everhart, and she survives in Ada.

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AHS boys basketball delivers lopsided win vs McComb

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 4, 2022

Ada boys start 3-0

By Cort Reynolds

Playing at home, the Ada High School boys basketball team soundly defeated McComb 66-45 in their non-conference home opener Saturday night, December 3, to continue a strong start.

Ada improved to 3-0, their best record out of the gate in over a decade, with the one-sided win. The Panthers dropped to 1-1 with the decisive defeat.

Bulldog senior Carter Conley drove and shot his way to a game-high 21 points to pace the rout. Sixth man Jayden Bankston contributed 16 big points off the bench.

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Weekend Doctor: Sexual assault response teams and forensic nurses

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 4, 2022

By Michelle Stratton, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing Program Coordinator, Emergency Department, Blanchard Valley Health System

Violence is a healthcare issue that destroys the quality of life in communities and all around the world. The consequence of sexual violence creates many complex health issues that require a team of dedicated professionals.

In most communities around the country, there are special teams that provide this supportive care to victims of sexual assault. 

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A letter from the editor about letters and comments

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 4, 2022

About writer verification and moderation of social media comments

By Paula Scott

As the editor of the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon, I welcome letters on topics of special interest to residents in our readership areas. I also welcome comments on our social media channels.

LETTERS TO THE ICON
The Icon publishes all kinds of letters, including thank you notes, responses to articles read, comments on local ballot items and communication from local elected officials, schools, businesses and non-profit organizations.

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