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Here's the Hardin County sheriff's log for June 7-8.

In cooperation with Ada schools, the Ada Icon will post each of the Ada High School class of 2020 seniors in the spotlight. Hunter Wells is today's senior in the spotlight.

Here's a tip from the Icons and the Ohio News Media Association.

Reichert's served several generations of area shoppers for 68 years

It all started in June 1952 at 206 N. Main St., Ada.

Vince Reichert opened Reichert’s Men’s Clothing Store. The new business held a formal opening on Friday, June 13, that summer. The large Ada Herald newspaper ad stated: “Favors will be given to all men and women visiting our store opening day.”

Note: The Icon thanks Jon Umphress for sharing Reichert's store-opening 1952 newspaper ad.

Graduates hold degrees in several academic disciplines

Several dozen students from Ada, Cory-Rawson, Bluffton and acoss Hardin County graduated from Ohio Northern University in May.

Graduates with local addresses are listed below and include several academic disciplines including law, pharmacy, accounting, music, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, biology, civil engineering, political science and theatre.

Carson Gossard flips burgers during the lunch hour at 302 Carryout on South Main. He's a third-generation family member working at the popular place for a summer lunch. He'll be a freshman at Ada High School in the fall.

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