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Several students from Hardin County area school district surrounding Ada were named to the spring Ohio Northern University dean’s list.

To be eligible, a student must attain a 3.5 grade point average or higher and be a full-time student.

The area students are listed below.

The Blanchard Pleasant Buckeyes met on Monday, July 8 in the Hardin Northern Ag Building.  Here's an overview of that meeting:

The meeting was led by president Megan Miller. Recreation for the night was gaga ball ran by Heidi Trachsel.  Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cameron Wykes and the 4-H Pledge by Hayden Sampson. Mariann Woodruff gave a presentation over her project. Trivia was given by Carl Woodruff and Wesley Linke.

The Lord’s Prayer was led by Aidan Gatchell. Refreshments were provided by Hayden Sampson and Wesley Linke.

The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover July 8 to 15:

July 9
Traffic stop, Klingler Rd.
Traffic stop, Community Market, 945 S. Main St.
Animal call, 117 Franklin Ave.
Road block, junction of C.R. 15 and C.R. 60
Traffic stop, Keith's Hardware, 106 S. Johnson St.
Possible narcotics incident, swimming pool, 426 South Park Dr.
Medical emergency, 113 S. Gilbert St.
Fire, junction of S.R. 235 and S.R. 309

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Recent trends in safety, demographics, and demand have spurred the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to develop its first-ever policy plan for walking and biking. Stakeholder and public engagement will help ensure that policies and investments meet the needs of people walking and biking.

The Walk.Bike.Ohio plan will guide Ohio's bike and pedestrian transportation policies and investments in infrastructure and programs. It is looking at current and potential programs and policies, not at specific projects.

The Alger Public Library will hold its Summer Reading Program Finale this Saturday, July 20, from noon to 3 p.m. The event includes indoor pizza and prizes, and an outdoor inflatable dual rock climbing slide. All are welcome to attend, whether you've taken part in the reading program or not.

The library is located at 100 W. Wagner St.

Lugibihl’s Blue Moon Blueberries, 14848 Road 3, (just north of State Route 12), Pandora, has blueberries.

U-pick hours this week are:
Tuesday evening, July 16, from 6-9 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17,  7 a.m.-9 p.m. (all day).
Thursday and Friday, July 18-19 evenings 6-9 p.m.

U-pick price is $2.50 per pound. Orders can be taken for picked berries and these are $5 per pound. Call 419-231-0832 for updated information or orders.

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