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Bulldogs now 'Bears

Three Ada High School graduates are playing tennis this spring at Ohio Northern University. From left, Mackenzie Wills, a senior, Zach Beachler, a junior, and Isaac Spar, a freshman. The spring season concludes with the Ohio Athletic Conference tournament at Mason May 7 and 8.

So, you think you know Ada? The answer

So, you think. you know Ada? You will find this chimney on the Ada railroad depot.

Before and after

Here's one of the best before and after furniture photos you'll ever see. And, the "after" is an Ada project from Fine Touch Furniture and Upholstery, 513 N. Johnson St.. Dan Garver shows off a finished solid black velvet antique love seat.

Rebekah Walker and Alyssa Wince recognized by Kenton Elks

April Ada HS teenagers of the month

Rebekah Walker and Alyssa Wince are the Ada High School Elk’s teenagers of the month for April. Both are seniors.

Rebekah Walker
Rebekah is active in several school organizations. These include on the school yearbook staff, Language Club, Film Club and National Honor Society. She has maintained a 4.0 grade point average, qualifying for an academic letter/pin as a junior and senior.

As a junior she had an art piece accepted in the Governor’s Art Show. She also was recognized by Ohio State University for a drawing she created.

Alice Anspach was a life-long Hardin County resident

Alice L. Anspach, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 8:15 a.m. at The Greens at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born on Sept. 28, 1928, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Orpha J. and Estella (Bailey) Clark, who preceded her in death. On April 13, 1947, Alice married Stanley C. Anspach and he preceded her in death on July 25, 1985. 

Stan and Alice fulfilled their dream of owning a farm, which she continued on her own.  She enjoyed scratch offs and going to the casino. Alice was devoted to her family. She especially liked to hear stories about her great great nieces and nephews. 

Bluffton's farmers market opens on Saturday

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - Bluffton’s farmers market opens for the season in the Citizens National Bank parking lot on Bluffton's Main Street on Saturday.

The market is open rain or shine each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon from May 1 to Oct. 30, according to Greg Probst, market manager.

This year over 20 vendors are already signed up, and with many seasonal items, don’t expect that many booths on Saturday.

The market is a program offered by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Click here for the market Facebook.

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