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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE__A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio until 12 PM EDT.

IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO CHAMPAIGN CLARK GREENE HARDIN LOGAN

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ADA, AUGUSTA, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BLANCHESTER, BROOKSVILLE, CAMP DIX, CHILLICOTHE, CIRCLEVILLE, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, FAIRBORN, GEORGETOWN, GREENFIELD, HEAD OF GRASSY, HILLSBORO, KENTON, LANCASTER, LOGAN, LONDON, MANCHESTER, MARYSVILLE, MAYSVILLE, MOUNT OLIVET, MOUNT ORAB, NEWARK, PEEBLES, PICKERINGTON, PIKE LAKE, PIKETON, PLAIN CITY, PORTSMOUTH, RIPLEY, SEAMAN, SPRINGFIELD, TOLLESBORO, URBANA, VANCEBURG, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, WAVERLY, WEST JEFFERSON, WEST UNION, WHEELERSBURG, WILMINGTON, WINCHESTER, AND XENIA.

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FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS

For nearly half a century, Duane Roby has meticulously tended Ohio Northern University’s beautiful, 342-acre campus. Today, March 6, 2026, the long-time grounds crew foreman is retiring, just one month shy of a remarkable 46 years of service.

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By Lee Crouse

The building on the far right is 101 South Main Street. Can you name the businesses that preceded Tavern 101?

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Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, March 2-8. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. 

MARCH 2

ONU introduces high school Oratory and Arts Festival

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The February 26 Ada Distinguished Awards honored Altstetter, 2025 Citizen of the Year Bob Simmons and 2025 Business of the Year Four Season Drive Through. Stay tuned for more coverage of the event.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Chances are pretty good that you’ve crossed paths with Dean Altstaetter, the 2025 Chris Burns DiBiasio Make a Difference Award recipient. Dean can be found filling many roles–days, evenings and weekends–in the Village of Ada.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8 from 4:00–6:00  p.m.  and join Ada Elementary for its annual student art show.

Take a stroll through the halls and enjoy the incredible creativity of students in grades 1–5. From bold brushstrokes to imaginative designs, you won’t want to miss the artistic talents of our young Bulldogs!

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