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Red Tag weekend

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 6, 2017

It's Red Tag sale days at Reichert's this weekend. Here, Austin Amburgey (left) shows merchandise to Scott Henning at the sidewalk sale on Thursday. The clothing store's sale continues Friday and Saturday at the store located at 113 S. Main. Reichert's has held a Red Tag sale near the Fourth of July for many years. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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More Jammin' on Friday

Community Health Professionals Jamboree livens things up in Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 6, 2017

Story and phtos by Monty Siekerman
Jumbo Jamboree had a good turnout on its first day for the first ever Jamboree held at Community Health Professionals on Thursday. The Jamboree continues Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at CHP, 1200 S. Main.

FABrehab, also located in the building, cosponsored the event which included many activities for young and old alike.

CHECK OUT MONTY'S PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY -

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Women's Hoops set open 2017-18 season at North Park Tip-Off Tournament Nov. 17-18

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, July 6, 2017

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team is set to open its 2017-18 season on Nov. 17-18 at the North Park Tip-Off Tournament under the guidance of 17th-year head coach Michele Durand.

The Polar Bears will open the season against area-rival Bluffton on Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm at the North Park Tip-Off Tournament.

Northern will also compete on Nov. 18, with the opponent to be announced at a later date.

After traveling to Defiance on Nov. 21 and Ohio Wesleyan on Nov. 25, ONU will open its home schedule as it plays host to Case Western Reserve on Nov. 29 at 5:30 pm.

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Did you miss the Fourth of July fireworks? No problem, Ken Collins took photos

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Photos by Ken Collins
If you missed watching fireworks on July 4th, it's no problem. Icon photographer Ken Collins, took photos of the Fourth of July celebration at Faurot Park in Lima.

One of the musical groups at the event was the Lima Area Concert Band, which draws its members from Ada and Bluffton and beyond.

Before the fireworks, some folks were sending Chinese sky lanterns floating into the sky over Lima.

Fireworks, rides, and food were other attractions.

 

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Coty A. Harsh 1995-2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, July 5, 2017

  Coty A. Harsh, age 22, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at 3:00 a.m. at his friend’s residence in McGuffey.

          He was born on March 11, 1995 in Kenton, Ohio to Michael Young and Tammy Harsh who survive in McGuffey.

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Two articles on national sports websites

Writer is Cort Reynolds of Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Ada Icon sports writer, Cort Reynolds, recently had two articles accepted for posting on national sports websites. (www.thesportshaven.com and www.celticblog.com)

The Sports Haven article's content is on how to improve major sports with rule and schedule changes.

CLICK HERE to read the article.

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