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Five free public events at the ONU Observatory will be hosted during the Spring 2026 semester. Dr. Jason Pinkney posts information about the events at https://jpastro.net/astro/publicevents.html

The first event is coming up on Friday, February 13. It is called "Jupiter Divides the Twins", referring to the way the planet Jupiter will be in the middle of the constellation Gemini.  Guests will be looking at Jupiter and its moons, as well as other celestial objects.

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Officers standing from left to right: Ryan Burke (Hancock Co.), Jason Porinchok (Putnam Co.), Troy Reimund (Wildlife Officer Supervisor), Austin Dickinson (Defiance Co.), Levi Farley (Paulding Co.); kneeling: Craig Barr (Allen Co.)

FROM FACEBOOK__From a caller stating “something just seemed strange in the whole situation” to forfeiting 235 antlers.

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On Bluffton Icon: Free Jan. 31 showing of True Grit at Shannon Theatre

Bluffton celebrates America 250 

The Shannon Theatre will play a free film each quarter as part of Bluffton's America 250 celebrations.

The first film is True Grit (2010), showing this Saturday, January 31 at 10:00 a.m.  Doors open at 9:00 a.m, and admission is free.

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MEDIA RELEASE__The United Way of Hardin County has announced a donation of $18,327.50 from Graphic Packaging International in support of the 2025-2026 United Way Campaign:

This significant contribution reflects Graphic Packaging International’s continued commitment to strengthening the Hardin County community.

The donation was made possible through the generosity and dedication of Graphic Packaging International employees, whose collective support demonstrates a strong belief in giving back locally.

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Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, January 19-25. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. Bluffton Icon stories are also listed below.

JANUARY 19

Village of Ada Municipal Building Inclement Weather Policy

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Gabe M. Gratz, age 30, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

He was born on January 5, 1996, in Lima, Ohio, to Billy Gratz and Mona (Carroll) Parker.  

Gabe is survived by his father and stepmother, Billy (Patricia) Gratz; mother, Mona Parker; wife of three years, Maggie L. Dyer; two sons: Jameson Gratz and Dominic Gratz; half-brothers: Thomas Etzler, David “Hank” Etzler and Payton Pippin; half-sister, Kaylie Gratz; maternal grandmother, Diana Carroll; and paternal grandfather, Maurice “Jack” Gratz. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Catherine Gratz, and maternal grandfather, William Carroll.         

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