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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP__On July 1, 2025, at approximately 3:02 p.m., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a crash on I-75 near Beaverdam, Ohio in Allen County. 

Donald Eckler, age 82, from Lincolnton, North Carolina was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado southbound in the northbound lanes of I-75. Mr. Eckler hit a 2022 Mercedes- Benz Sprinter van head on. The Mercedes-Benz was driven by Yazan Aljayousi, age 22, from Dearborn, Michigan.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Ada Gators summer swim team competed in a West Ohio Aquatic League triangular meet at Bluffton with Shawnee on Monday evening, June 30 to conclude the regular season.

The host Sardines won the boys meet. They dunked Shawnee 382-96 and beat the Ada boys 328-151. But the Gator males beat Shawnee, 243.5 to 144.5.

The Shawnee girls beat Ada 312-115.5, yet lost to Bluffton 293-211. The Sardine girls defeated the Gator females, 418-85.

The Gator boys finished their summer season with a 4-3 dual meet record. The Ada girls ended up 1-6.

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James D. Burkett, age 75, of Alger, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 26, 1949 in Kentucky to the late James and Mag (Van Hoose) Burkett.  On April 24 1975 James married Michelle Osborn and she preceded him in death on September 16, 2023.  

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Ottis “Odie” Collingsworth, Jr., age 69, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by his family. 

He was born on February 28, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the late Ottis and Arizona (Risner) Collingsworth, Sr.  Odie married Debrah Blankenship on November 2, 2015 and she survives in Ada.

Odie is survived by his two children: Chris Collingsworth of Lakeview and Lindsay Collingsworth of Columbus; three step-children; ten grandchildren; six sisters: Linda Hattery, Glenda (Joe) Overs, Sue Collingsworth, Carol Nevers, Dee Mears, and Carol Thornsbury; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

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Delores F. Siders, age 92, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her son’s residence surrounded by her family. 

She was born on October 24, 1932 in Rittman, Ohio to the late Richard and Maizie (Flannery) O’Brien.  

Delores is survived by her 6 children: Ken (Maria) Siders of Sarasota, FL, David (Bonnie) Siders of Lima, Edwin (Dorothy) Siders of Covington, Keith (Sharon) Siders of Chesnee, SC, Sandra (Bob) Reed of Alger; and Kevin (Teresa) Siders of Cridersville; 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and two sisters: Eileen Ashley and Katherine Wright.  

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During the week of June 29-July 5, the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will be in a summer break mode with reduced content. I'll be "taking inventory" and covering public meetings, as well as responding to phone calls to 567-400-4266 and emails to [email protected]. For those who are on the road during this 4th of July week, happy and safe travels! -- Paula Scott, editor.

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