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Volunteered as a election poll worker

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Donna C.  Shadley, 89, died on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at 6:19 a.m. at her residence in Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Aug. 17, 1930, in Clearbrook, Minnesota, to the late Karl and Anna (Nelson) Buness. On March 6, 1948, Donna married Carl R. Shadley and he preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 2003. 

Donna was a homemaker and caregiver. She was a life time member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Auxiliary, a member of the Bluffton Senior Citizens, and a member of the Eagles Auxiliary #370 of Lima. She volunteered as a poll worker.  Donna loved dancing and she was a former member of the Ohio Polka Boosters. 

Now offered at Bluffton Hospital

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Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, is now offering 24/7 orthopedic surgical services coverage for the emergency room.

Additionally, inpatient and outpatient orthopedic services are also available on the main campus, located at 139 Garau St, Bluffton.

Orthopedic surgical services offered at Bluffton Hospital will include shoulder, hand, elbow, hip, knee, and foot and ankle surgeries.

“Bluffton Hospital has a strong commitment to those we serve,” said Nicole Keuneke, director of operations at Bluffton Hospital.

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Erica Bryan has been named an assistant coach for the Ohio Northern softball program.

She has previous coaching stints at Centre (Ky.) in 2017 and with current ONU head coach Jackie Price at Hiram in 2015-16.

Bryan was a four-year starter as a shortstop at Ohio Wesleyan from 2011-14. She finished her career as a .306 hitter with 139 base hits, 85 runs scored and 53 stolen bases in 148 games.

She received her bachelor's degree in sport management from OWU in 2014.

Bryan then earned her master's degree from Hiram in international studies in 2016.

She is a native of Wapakoneta, Ohio, and currently lives in Lima.

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The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover Aug. 13-19:

August 13
Investigate complaint, 110 S. Gilbert St.
Narcotics complaint, Rite Aid, 610 S. Main St.
Larceny, 121 S. Main St.
Traffic stop, E. Lincoln Ave.

Will recognize donors to Ada Park tennis refurbishing project; and don't forget to bring your tennis racket

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A tennis fun night celebration takes place in September as a recognition evening for the newly refurbed Ada Park tennis courts.

Bryan Marshall, a member of the committee that created the refurbing program, said the event is at 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, at the tennis courts.

“Kids and their parents are encouraged to come,” said Marshall. Adding, “don’t forget your tennis rackets and tennis shoes. There will be plenty of opportunity for tennis action on the courts that evening."

There will also be some prizes for youth given during the evening. 

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