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Ada Council and Mayor, 2021

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 20, 2021

The Ada Village Council and Mayor posed for a 2021 group photo at their Dec. 7 meeting. L-R, back: Mayor David Retterer, Noah Ristau, Bob Simmons, Jeff Oestrich. L-R, front: Terry Keiser, Sheila Coressel, Linda Mason.

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Staley thanked for 22 years as trustee

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, December 20, 2021

In nearby Jackson Township, Allen County, officials thanked departing township trustee Thad Staley for 22 years of service. Staley followed in his father Russell’s footsteps; he served as trustee for 46 years.

With its six cemeteries, Staley notes that overseeing their operation is one of the major responsibilities of trustees and that in recent times they have been exceptionally busy.

His advice for potential trustees? “Give it a try. It can be a learning experience, too.” And his approach to the job? “Treat everybody the same.”

Jackson Township is one of the twelve townships of Allen County, Ohio, United States. 

The 2022 elected trustees are 

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Tom Howell worked for Ray Industrial

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 19, 2021

It is with great regret, the family wishes to inform you, Thomas D. “Tom” Howell, age 85 1/2, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.    

He was born on June 17, 1936, in Lima, Ohio to the late David C. and Margaret (Newland) Howell.  On October 3, 1969, Tom married Beth A. Ray and she survives in Ada.  

Also surviving are his two children by a previous marriage; a brother Douglas (Karen) Howell of Liberty Center; a sister, Vicki Hall of Lima; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Gary Hattery of Cridersville.

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Bulldog boys outpace Cory-Rawson

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 19, 2021

The visiting Ada boys basketball team led all the way in beating local rival Cory-Rawson 59-55 in a non-conference contest Saturday night, December 18.

"We had a solid effort at both ends," said first-year Ada head coach Vince Halliday. "We hit some big three's in the fourth quarter to keep them at bay."

The Bulldogs improved to 3-4 overall with the victory. With the win, they have already equaled last season's win total. C-R dropped to 2-7 with the defeat.

Ada got off to a good start as Carter Conley buried three three-pointers to give the Bulldogs an 18-7 lead after the opening period.

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Heart of an Ideal film available online

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 19, 2021

The 2021 ONU history documentary Heart of an Ideal is now available online at https://youtu.be/h8xKqPbSSU4.

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Letters to Santa from Ada 3rd graders

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, December 19, 2021

Studens from Miss Daniels' 3rd Grade Class at Ada Elementary sent these letters to Santa and shared them with the Icon. This installment is half of the letters. Another batch will appear on Christmas Eve.

Dear Santa,

Here are a few things I would like for Christmas. First, I will want a phone that is a real phone. I would really like an iPhone 13, so I am in contact with my mom. Next, I will like a school set. So I will practice so I’m good at school. Lastly, I would like a slime set that has all the solutions. Why I want a slime set is because it will be fun. All in all that's what I want for Christmas. P.S. How fast does Rudolph fly?

Sincerely,

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