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Etta Jane (Kearns) Smith, age 87, of Lewisburg, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville, Ohio. 

She was born on September 24, 1938, in Foraker, Ohio. Etta was the eighth of twelve children born to the late William and Helen (Ridgeway) Kearns.  In 1958, Etta married Charles Smith, Sr., and he preceded her in death in 2012. 

Etta is survived by her two daughters: Terri Reveron of Silver Springs, MD and Deidre (John) Krumpotich of Ft. Myers, FL; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lorna (Paul) Tripp of Lewisburg. 

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call at 5:49 p.m. stating there was a two vehicle crash on St Rt 68 near St Rt 701. Upon the deputies' arrival, they found a 2004 Volkswagen Passat and a 2014 Buick Encore had collided head-on. Both vehicles were occupied only by the driver. 

After investigation, it was determined that the southbound Volkswagen driven by 27-year-old Owen Bame of rural Dunkirk was struck head-on in the southbound lane.

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Brewie Moore, 86, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Cridersville Care Center. 

He was born on June 29, 1939, in Wayland, Kentucky to the late Tom E. and Virgie (Mosley) Moore. On December 31, 1993, Brewie married Margaret Campbell, and she survives in Alger. He was previously married to Viola Lamb.  

Also surviving are his four children: Tom Moore of Marion, Diana (Dave) Higgins of New Albany, Lisa (Matt) Leonard of Newcomerstown and Jason Moore of Kenton; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald “Gene” Moore; and two sisters: Charlotte Bowling and Sharon (David) Davis. 

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Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, February 23 - March 1. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. 

FEBRUARY 23

February and March fish fries hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes

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March 3, 2026, 10 a.m. in Tilton Hall, Room 129
Free and open to the public. Business attire is required and observers must be seated by 9:40 a.m. Court is in session promptly at 10 a.m.

FROM FACEBOOK__The Third District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law on Tuesday, March 3.

Two cases will be heard, including one criminal case, State of Ohio v. Robby Maynard, and one civil case, Patty Auck v. Mark E. Stump.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Ohio Northern University's inaugural Oratory and Arts Festival, a celebration of student voice, creativity, and expression centered on the theme, "What Makes Us Human," the festival will celebrate the talents of high school students, freshman through senior year.

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