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Meanwhile, in Bluffton.

Yesterday the Ada Icon posted 12 photos representing events taking place in Ada during 2015. That photo series is now being shared with Bluffton viewers on the Bluffton Icon.

Likewise, the Bluffton Icon is sharing 12 photos of Bluffton with Ada Icon viewers. Those photos are in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Happy new year from the Ada and Bluffton Icons.

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By Monty Siekerman

"Quiet" is the word best used to describe New Year's Eve in Ada.

A check of local restaurants and pups found nothing special planned at Regal Beagle, John and Toni's, Little Mexico, El Campo, and The Inn.

However, The Cask Room, will have free food and a photo booth starting at 8:30 p.m. and free pancakes at 1 a.m.

Viva Maria's diners will be entertained by the music of  Ray Parker, Gene Parker, and Maria Fricano from 6-9 p.m.

Norada Lanes will have Scotch mixed doubles bowling starting at 8 p.m. and a local DJ from 8 p.m. until midnight.

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Ohio Northern University football standout Devon Price will participate in the 2016 fifth annual NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The game is Jan. 23 on the California State University Dominguez Hills campus.

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Ada First United Methodist will have a soup and sandwich meal, Wednesday, Dec. 30, from 4 til 6 p.m.

This is in place of crockpot meal at Restore while they are closed. The meal will be held in Wesley Fellowship Hall. The meal is open to all.

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The Ada Police Department is investigating the death of Brianna Green, 22-years-old of 439 E. Lehr, Ada, according to Michael Harnishfeger, police chief. 

According to Harnishfeger:

At 7:39 a.m. the Ada Police Department and Ada Liberty Rescue Squad was called to 439 East Lehr in reference to a female who was reported as deceased.

Upon officer’s arrival we discovered Brianna deceased in her bedroom.

The Ada Police Department is investigating this death with the assistance of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.

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Come in and get your items before the long holiday weekend.
The Ada Library's hours are as follows for the New Year's celebrations:

Thursday, December 31st - CLOSE at 3p.m.
Friday, January 1st - CLOSED
Saturday, January 2nd - CLOSED

We will reopen on Monday, January 3rd for normal business hours!

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