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By Paula Pyzik Scott

On Monday evenings, you’ll find Ada-Liberty Fire Department crew members training for whatever fate throws their way. On this July night, fire truck water storage and transfer were discussed in the station meeting room, followed by a session in the garage trying out new batteries for powering rescue equipment.

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FROM FACEBOOK__It has come to our attention that a flyer is circulating in the Lima area regarding a public pool rental at the Ada Municipal Pool this Friday (July 31).

Please be advised that this rental has been canceled, and there is no public party at the pool.

As a reminder, pool rentals are strictly for small, private events and are limited to a maximum of 100 guests.

Thank you for your understanding.

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By James D. Stager, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist 
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1973, Jim Croce released his album titled You Don’t Mess Around with Jim. The album contained his second number one hit, “Time in a Bottle.” Unfortunately, this song hit the charts after his tragic death in a plane crash in 1973 in Louisiana after performing a concert. Jim Croce’s son A. J. would turn 2 years old eight days after his father’s death. As an adult, A. J. pays tribute to his dad with his 2026 tour, which is called Croce Plays Croce.

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Shirley S. Blosser, age 83, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on April 17, 1943, in McGuffey, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Gladys (Gullett) Barnett. On January 25, 1985, Shirley married Joseph “Joe” Blosser, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2014.

Shirley is survived by her two children: Tim (Jolene) Joseph of Mason and Kim Albright of Kenton; stepson, Mike (Jackie) Blosser; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; and sister, Pat Wetmore.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott
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The Icon email inbox is a pretty busy place. While we search for items of interest to those who live and work in Ada and Bluffton, Ohio, we also receive many media releases and advertising inquiries at [email protected] and [email protected]. For the record, they both come to the same place; you don't need to send duplicate messages to both.

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Been working on a project that required a little extra creativity, sweat equity or stick-to-it-tivness? (Or know someone who has?) Share the before, during and afters with [email protected].

Stacey Hensley of Alger knitted this Freedom Waves flag blanket last fall and entered it in the Hardin County Fair in 2025. It measures 50 x 65 inches.

Her construction method uses a round loom that can also be used for hats, cowls and other tube-shaped designs.

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