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AHS spikers beat Perry in 5; Sumner sets digs mark

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 31, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The resurgent Ada High School volleyball team came from behind late to defeat visiting Perry in a seesaw five-set battle Tuesday evening, August 30.

The improved Lady Bulldogs captured the last two sets to rally for an impressive 25-21, 27-29, 14-25, 25-22, 15-8 victory.

The comeback win upped the Ada record to 3-1, while the previously-unbeaten Commodore girls fell to 4-1 with the non-league defeat. "We had the energy in game four and we kept fighting," said Ada head coach Kyleigh Woodruff. "We built more and more momentum, and the energy we had was unstoppable.

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Alger Public Library construction Sept. 5-9; Staff at fair Sept 9

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 31, 2022

UPDATE: Alger Public Library will be closed Monday, September 5-Friday, September 9.

Construction work will be done on the children's section.

On Friday, September 9 you can visit with the staff at Fair booth day at the Hardin County Fair. Stop by and see them there--they'll be doing a giveaway.

Regular Library hours are:

  • Monday & Wednesday 10-7 p.m.
  • Tuesday and Thursday 10- 6 p.m., Friday 10-5 p.m.
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Helen M. McPheron worked for Wilson Sporting Goods

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Helen M. McPheron, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 9:05 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on March 26, 1929, in Findlay, Ohio to the late, Daniel and Vardie (Bushong) Greiser.  Helen married James Marshall, later Kenneth Allmon and Robert G. “Bob” McPheron and they preceded her in death.

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United Way substitutes fair hours for office hours

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Come see United Way of Hardin County at the Hardin County Fair. 

Partner agencies will be in the booth along with board members, with different representatives every day.

The United Way office will have limited hours the entire week, September 6-11.

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Greenhorn restaurant, the Icon's newest advertiser

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Please join the Ada Icon in welcoming our newest advertiser: Greenhorn restaurant, 112 Vine St., Bluffton.

Greenhorn serves internationally-inspired, plant-based foods. The restaurant owned by Jonah Agner serves lunch and dinner Thursday-Saturday, brunch on Sunday, and a wine tasting on Wednesday evenings.

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Festival tailgate party full of fun and food

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Additional photos below

The 2022 Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival looked good, sounded good, smelled good and tasted good. The Tailgate Party coordinated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce at Depot Park was a dramatic contrast to the surrounding quiet streets of Ada on Saturday evening, August 27.

Entertainment included two live bands--Voodoo Lane and the Shifferly Road Band--and presentations celebrating local football teams. Children enjoyed dancing and playing a variety of games. Folks lined up to try the foods provided by a fleet of mobile vendors--everything from a classic boat of french fries to lobster sandwiches and Belgian waffles on a stick.

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