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Reservoir Rd closure on April 30

The Allen County Engineer's office has announced that on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Reservoir Road between Thayer and Cool Roads, will be closed from 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for drainage maintenance.

Emergency vehicles and school transportation will have access during closure.

Debra R. Harp was a dietary manager

Debra R. Harp, age 67, of McGuffey, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

S. Johnson outbuilding destroyed by fire, sparks from campfire

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Embers in a backyard campfire were revitalized by windy conditions on Sunday, April 28, leading to the destruction of an outbuilding near the corner of S. Johnson St. and E. Lincoln Ave.

There were no injuries from the incident.

The fire damaged the siding of a S. Johnson home, as well as fencing, a tree and siding of the office of attorney Ronda Wyomic on E. Lincoln Ave.

Ada-Liberty Fire Chief Jay Epley told the Icon that cooking fires are allowed but that the fire was not attended at the time of the incident.

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ONU golfer Honigford breaks own school record

GRANVILLE __ Senior Grace Honigford (West Chester/Lakota East) broke her own school record by two shots, firing a 5-under par 68 to lead the Ohio Northern women's golf team to a victory at the Denison Spring Shootout in the regular season finale on Sunday.

Icon Garage Sale season is here

Did you know that garage sale ads are FREE on the Bluffon Icon and Ada Icon? A list of ads is also shared on Facebook, on our daily email update and on this Google Map.

STEM, Pharmacy and Rock ‘n’ Roll summer camp registration

Provided by Ohio Northern University

ONU has a full slate of academic, music, and athletic camps for students in middle school and high school for summer 2024. The following opportunities are available:

Pathways to STEM Camp will be offered June 9-13, 2024. Open to students entering their junior or senior year, this camp will give students the opportunity to explore different areas related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).  

Pharmacy Camp will be offered June 9-13, 2024. The camp, which is open to students entering their junior or senior year, includes hands-on experiences that will expose them to a vast array of pharmacy disciplines. 

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