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Mississippi Bones' new album includes a spoof on old tabloids

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The Ada-based band Mississippi Bones is releasing a new album titled “Wise Words from the Uninformed,” according to Dusty Donley.

He told the Icon that the album cover and artwork are a spoof of old tabloids like the Weekly World News.

“The record itself comes with a full tabloid magazine,” said Donley. “Each song on the album is an ‘article’ in the magazine.”

This is the sixth full-length album and 15th release by the band since 2010. 

“Originally, we're all from the local area, with most of us graduating from Ada and Hardin Northern,” he added.

Was a 30-year employee at Ohio Northern

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Tamara Sue “Tammy” Hunnaman, 62, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at 12:38 a.m. at her residence.

She was born on Feb. 8, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Iris Johnson.  On May 23, 1981,Tammy married Steve Hunnaman and he survives in Maysville.

Tammy retired in 2016 after working for 30 years at Ohio Northern University, Ada, as an Animal Tech and for the Grounds Department.  She was a 1975 graduate of Allen East High School. Tammy loved animals, working in her yard and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

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For anyone in need of Christmas cheer, on your next nighttime walk down Ada's Main Street stop and check out the holiday window of Mercantile on Main, 117 S. Main St. It resembles the cover of a Christmas card.

The Lady Bulldogs sank 14 field goals, hitting 8 2-pointers and 6 from 3-point territory

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada girls basketball team played hard but came up short to visiting Van Buren 58-47 in a non-conference contest Tuesday night.

Thought to be out for the season after an October car accident, Lady Bulldog senior post Miranda Wills miraculously recovered to make her season debut Tuesday.  

"Just her presence on the floor, her energy and enthusiasm, means a lot," said Ada third-year head coach Morgan Bass. "Her hustle and vocal leadership adds a level of energy to the team."

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No where in the rules does it state that the photos in the quiz need to follow the season.

This photo is the mushroom at the Ada pool.

 

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

VACCINATIONS BEGIN IN OHIO
 The first COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in Ohio. Shipments of 975 doses were delivered this morning to both The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus and UC Health in Cincinnati.

Several healthcare workers and personnel who are routinely involved with the care of COVID-19 patients immediately received vaccinations. 

"It was such a moment of hope to watch the healthcare workers begin to get vaccinated today," said Governor DeWine.

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