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Funeral services will be held on Aug. 11

Paul E. Downing, age 86, of Alger, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. 

Paul was born on January 6, 1939 in Ada, Ohio to the late William and Virginia (Adams) Downing.  In 1969, Paul married Mildred Castle and she survives in Alger. 

Also surviving are his brother, Lee Downing; and two sisters: Sally Smith and Mary Downing. 

He was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles Campbell, Jerry Downing and Robert Downing; half-sister, Barbara Downing; and half-brother, William Downing. 

Paul retired from Sheller Globe.  

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The filing deadline for nominating petitions by non-partisan candidates to appear on the November 4 General Election ballot in Ohio is 4:00 p.m. on August 6, 2025 (90 days before the General Election).

Write-in candidates must file declarations of intent by 4:00 p.m. on August 25.

To become a candidate, individuals must collect the designated number of valid voter signatures on the form designated by the Secretary of State and pay a $30 fee.

The following candidates are currently shown (7:00 a.m., August 4) on the website of the Hardin County (Ohio) Board of Elections:

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FROM HARDIN COUNTY TRACTOR PULLERS ON FACEBOOK__Good evening pullers and fans. We are less than a week away from the Farmers and Merchants Picnic Pull on Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Park in Ada, Ohio.

We have a great line up of classes. Hook drops at 6:00 p.m.

Admission $10 for adults, kids 10 and under free with paid adult, seniors over 65 and veterans free.

Open pits, check out all your favorite local pullers and pulling vehicles.

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The average Icon reader spends just a few minutes a day checking news for the Ada, Ohio area. But it sure adds up: In July 2025, the Ada Icon posted 101 news items in addition to Classified ads, Community Calendar items and advertising for local businesses. Check out the July news archive HERE.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The following articles for July 27-August 2, 2025 are AdaIcon.com items from "above the fold," the top two stories and feature photo for each day. These stories have also been highlighted on the Icon's Facebook and Instagram pages.

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Charles Van Dyne Railroad Park circa July 2025

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Library closed on Saturday for Farmers & Merchants Picnic

MONDAY, AUGUST 4

Chess Club - 3:30 p.m.
Family Storytime, 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

Adult Book Group, 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

Tech assistance, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Family Storytime, 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

Knitting & Crochet, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Coloring Club, 3:30 p.m.
Tween Art Club, 3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Library closed for Farmers & Merchants Picnic

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