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MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Historical Museums Festival of Trees, a free month-long celebration of the holiday season, opens November 28 with special events planned throughout the month.

Many local businesses and organizations have decorated festive trees at the Sullivan-Johnson House, 223 North Main Street, Kenton, which will be open to the public each Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree.

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On BlufftonIcon.com: 39th annual Blaze of Lights: Who, what, when and where

5:00 p.m. Parade - 6:30 p.m. Lighting Ceremony - 7:00 p.m. After Blaze

By Paula Pyzik Scott

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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace

By Paula Pyzik Scott

CORRECTION J.D. Fleece is the president of the VFW Auxiliary.

How many times have you seen a U.S. flag baking under a hot sun or stretched out in a brisk wind? The flag is considered a living symbol of the United States of America, but the fabric and thread that are the physical means of displaying love of country fade and wear under those conditions.

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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge an view at your own pace

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – On a very windy day, the Ada High School boys basketball team blew away visiting Hardin County rival Ridgemont 61-30 to tip its season off strongly on Wednesday, November 26.

The Bulldogs raced to an early 18-point lead and were never threatened.

Ada starts off 1-0 with the resounding victory, while the Gophers begin 0-1 with the opening non-league loss.

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The Icon staff will be enjoying a pause from Thursday-Sunday, November 27-30. We'll still post breaking news, including sports. Please send news and advertising 24/7 to [email protected]. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Rev. Donald K. Holbrook, age 72, of Alger, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his residence. 

He was born on January 14, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Rev. James and Ruby (Dyer) Holbrook.  On September 25, 1971, Donald married Ruth E. (Spradlin) Holbrook, and she survives in Alger. 

Donald is also survived by his two sons: Scott (Sherli) Holbrook and Brian (Alicia) Holbrook; special grandson, Jadon Holbrook; two additional grandchildren: Katie Holbrook and Kimberly Holbrook; a brother, Daniel (Peggy) Holbrook; and a sister, Deidre Phillips.  

Also preceding him in death are his brother, Dale Holbrook, and his sister, Diana Holbrook. 

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