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Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, February 16-22. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. 

FEBRUARY 16

Two Bulldog swimmers qualify for 2026 district meet

FEBRUARY 17

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James M. “Jim” Long, age 88, of Ada, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Vancrest of Ada.  

He was born on April 15, 1937, in LaFayette, Ohio, to the late Marvin and Margaret (Muntis) Long .  On August 23, 1959, he married Eleanor (Anspach) Long, and she preceded him in death on April 12, 2014. 

Jim is survived by his two daughters: Judy E. (Sharon Huber) Long of Dublin, and Diane L. (Dee Fuerst) Long of Westerville; two granddaughters, Mariah (Brad) Barrett and Abby (Matthew Bors-Koefoed) Fuerst; two great grandchildren: Logan and Landon; a brother, Tom (Donna) Long of Waynesfield; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. 

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Program offers assistance to individuals who need help with appointments.

LIMA, OH —Area Agency on Aging 3 is officially launching a new program on March 1. TrustedRiders provides non-medical, door-through-door human support and coordination for pre-arranged trips and appointments, whether by walking or with any form of ground transportation arranged through partners. and is currently seeking volunteers to become TrustedRiders Chaperones.

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FROM BEATITUDES FACEBOOK__Amanda Waldrup, Community Disaster Program Manager and Lynn Gump, Executive Director of Miami Valley Chapter Red Cross stopped into Beatitudes Community Center to thank us for our partnership during fire disasters.

They were happy to see how much we have to offer during emergency situations.

Also pictured are Stephanie Van Atta and Deb Curlis, Beatitudes assistant director and director.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 E. Highland, will be hosting two Fish Fries this Lenten season.

The first will be this Friday, February 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. or until sold out. Hosted by ONU Catholic.

The second will be Friday, March 27 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. or until sold out. Hosted by Men of the Parish.

Both dine-in and carryout will be available. The cost is $10 for a 2 piece meal and $8 for a 1-piece meal.

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Scholarship applications due March 20

MEDIA RELEASE__The annual Hardin County Beef Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Hardin County Fair Community Building. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with the banquet beginning at 6:30 p.m.

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