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A window replacement at Ada's Disciples of Christ Church turns into an artistic photo when the sun creates shadows on the ladders. The storm windows in the stained-glass windows were replaced last week.

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The nomination period for Ada's Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award for 2013 is now open.

A nomination form is a printer-friendly attachment at the bottom of this story. Copies are also available in  in the Village Office. Nominations and completed forms are due by Oct. 18, according to Angela Polacheck of the Village of Ada.

The award will be presented at the 48th annual Town & Gown Banquet Monday, Nov. 4. The evening's festivities will begin with a social hour from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Tickets are $15, and tickets will be available soon.

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All the individual and team stats and more - how did Ohio Northern University athletic teams fare last week. 

The attachment at the bottom of this story provides all the answers.

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The winner of Week 4 of The Icon Football Contest is Adelyn Althaus.  Adelyn and David Glick both correctly picked 14 games this week.  They both predicted the same tie-breakers as well.  Adelyn was declared the winner because her picks were entered first.  Congratulations Adelyn!

Other contestants:

13 correct - Chris Boisvert, Mark Delisle, Tater Hooker and Todd Fleharty.

12 correct - Brandon Huber, Duane Bollenbacher, Jared Lehman, Mary Glick and Nathan Davis.

11 correct - Andy Marquart, April Coughlam, Barry Schneck, Bill Edwards, Brad Smith, Jerry Cupples, Jim Dillman, John Schmutz, Mandy LeVeck, Rich Johnson and Scoot Parkins.

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Michael A. Krofft, age 58, died on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 10:03 a.m. at Fox Run Manor, Findlay, Ohio.

He was born on January 4, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to Louis A. and Clarabelle (Smith) Krofft. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ada. He was married to Joyce Moss and they were divorced.

Michael was a self employed general repairman. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors and gas station memorabilia.

Surviving are two sons: Russell Krofft of Forest and Seth (Holly) Krofft of Ada; two grandchildren; two sisters: Kathleen (James) Seidl of Albion, MI and Charleen (Frank) Gangemi of Findlay.

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Is your business the best in Hardin County?

Kenton Little League in partnership with Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance and United Way of Hardin County will be hosting the 1st annual Battle Of The Businesses Double Elimination Softball Tournament October 5, 2013 at Home Run Memorial Park. Each teams entry fee will be donated to United Way and distributed to local charities. Is your business the best in Hardin County?

What : Double Elimination Slow Pitch Softball Tournament (Co-ed)
When: October 5, 2013
Cost: $200.00 entry
Where: Homerun Memorial Park

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