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Earlier this week, Sgt. Matt Purdy and K9 Jaeger demonstrated drug detection to the Ada junior high students.

The officers of the Ada Police Department have been and continue to be in the schools teaching our SAFER Program including anti-bullying, drugs, safety belt, internet safety to students during the month of May.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE A VIDEO OF THE DEMONSTRATION FROM THE ADA POLICE FACEBOOK.

 

 

ReStore Community Center invites Icon viewers to participate in a Father's Day Basket raffle.

Raffle tickets are $1 each. The winner will go home with a basket full of the following:
• American flag • Duckman DVD • Turtle Wax • Jar of Candy • Tire Wet • Wash and Wax • 2 cleaning mitts • Gum Out • Compression repair • Bug and tar remover • Upholstery cleaner • Protectant Wipes • #54 bobble head.

The drawing is at 5 ap,m., Tuesday, June 14, at ReStore. 

Another rainy day in Ada.

"Rain, rain, go away.  Ada Robins want to play - but don't really seem to mind the rain too much." (Ken Collins photos)

Photos and story by Monty Siekerman

Live from Ada, Ohio...Your Hometown Lima Stations broadcast the 6 o'clock TV news from Ada Railroad Depot Park on Friday. 

Here, Mayor Dave Retterer tells of the benefits of the community during an interview with Ty Batemon, anchor. The Mayor described the success of business, industry, and the university, as well as community involvement, among other things.

Mackenzie Wills bats for Ada High School on Thursday evening at Ada War Memorial Park. The Bulldogs lost the sectional tourney game to Marion Local by a score of 6 to 9. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Bluffton's 45th annual arts and crafts festival moves into Bluffton's Main Street with countless craft booths, business exhibits and lots more.

Set up starts as early at 6 a.m. The show offically starts at 9 a.m. and continues to 3 p.m. Jerry Burkholder, for the 15th year, is the craft show director.

In between there's an opportunity for the entire family to have a great time in downtown Bluffton. Here's what else is on the schedule:

• Hard Rock Llama Co., will show a variety of young and adult llamas. You'll find them on Vine and Main.

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