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Icon's dog of the week is ready to go home with you

Blue, 5 year old male walker hound mix, 68 pounds

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

Hats off to Keeny and Eva Wolke

Kenny Wolke and his wife, Eva, were recognized for their efforts in preparing the park for the Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic. Kenny is park superintendent. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Meet Ada's royalty

Lynkin McDougle, little princess; Brianna Lambert, princess; Bailey Eitel, runner-up; Dakota Gossman, prince, served as picnic royalty at the 103rd annual Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic. Overall, the contestants sold $12,594 worth of tickets this year. (Monty Siekerman photo)

F&M Picnic: Parade goes without hitch, just a few sprinkles, then a gully washer

Story and photos by Monty Siekerman

Those attending the Farmers and Merchants picnic on Saturday were having a fun time until noon. Then, there were a few sprinkles, followed by a gully washer at 2 p.m., sending even the diehard picnic-goers home.

MORE  PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY

Events were cancelled, rides and food trucks packed up and left, and those hosting games escaped the tropical-like downpours that continued throughout the afternoon.

Friday night in Ada

Truck and tractor pulls were among the big attractions at the  F &M Picnic Friday evening in Ada. Watch the Icon for more photos. (Monty Siekerman photo)

F & M Picnic, Lincoln Highway garage sale plus lots more this weekend

It's another Icon Weekend. The Icon offers viewers 8 pages of events taking place this weekend in the Icon viewership area.

This is a weekend full of events, including:
• 103rd Ada Farmer's and Merchant's Picnic
• Lincoln Highway Buy Way yard sale
• Riley Creek Singer's performance of "Beauty and the Beast"

SPOILER ENDING - Saturday is the final day of the season for the Ada swimming pool. There is no admission on the last day, thanks to the Ada Lions Club.

The Weekend addition is a printer-friendly attachment below.

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