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Angela Kay Joseph, age 56 died on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 4:32 a.m. at her residence in Alger surrounded by her family.   

          She was born on November 6, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to Melvin and Norma Jean (Hensley) Biederman, Sr. Her father survives in Wapakoneta and her mother preceded her in death.   

          Angela was a homemaker.

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Nancy Marie Dilbone, age 64, died on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 7:10 a.m. at her residence in Harrod, Ohio.

          Nancy was born on June 21, 1953 in Bluffton, Ohio to Harry F. “Fred” and Margaret J. (Wennesheimer) Corbet who preceded her in death.  On August 5, 1973 Nancy married Curtis V. Dilbone and he survives in Harrod.

Replaces Tara Griffith who resigned

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The Ada Board of Education appointed  Nancy Wood Allison as a new member at its Aug. 17 meeting.

She replaces Tara Griffith, who resigned from the board on July 28. Griffith had served on the board for 8 1/2 years. She was board president at the time of her resignation.

On Aug. 17 Dr. Amy Mullins was elected president and Matt Gossman vice president.

Photo: Front from from left, Nancy Wood Allison, Meri Skilliter, superintendent, Dr. Amy Mullins. Back from left, Ron Fleming, Matt Gossman, Tom Dearth.

6 p.m. at Ada First United Methodist Church

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The Sew What 4-H Club and the Hardin County Homemakers invite Icon viewers to the Hardin County  4-H  Fashion Revue taking place this weekend in Ada.

It is from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Ada First United Methodist Church. Hardin County 4-H members will model their clothing and textile construction and consumer projects.

The event is free and open to the public. Free will donations will be accepted by the Sew What 4-H Club to assist with community service projects. 

PHOTO: State 4-H Fashion Board Member, Nora Dellifield, is shown with Shopping Savvy Jr. Clock Trophy Winner, Grace Collins, at the Ohio State Fair Clothing Days.

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Ada High School cheerleaders are part of a friendly competition, and ask Icon viewers for a vote in their behalf. The competition includes several area cheerleading squads. The highest vote-getter will have its photo on several Trends on Main, Findlay, publicity pieces.The voting ends this weekend. To vote for Ada cheerleaders click here.

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Dianna Cole, age 49, died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at her residence in Sandusky.

          Dianna was born on May 31, 1968 in Lima, Ohio to Gaylord A. and Frances B. (Nichols) Cole who preceded her in death.

          Surviving are two sisters, Gayle (John) Heston of Sandusky and B.J. Cole of Lima; and a nephew, Christopher Heston of Melbourne, FL.   

          She was preceded in death a sister, Grace Cole.

          Graveside services will begin at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 21, at Preston Cemetery, Alger.  

          Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com

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