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Amanda Striblen joined Liberty National Bank as the Branch Operations Manager at the Kenton office, according to Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., Liberty National president and CEO.

Striblen has been in the banking industry since 2012 and has held various positions. She grew up in the village of Prospect and now lives in Kenton. She is a member of the Kenton Rotary Club and Hardin County Young Professionals.

By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - League-favorite Spencerville won a four-team golf match of Northwest Conference foes Wednesday to tee off the season at Delphos.

The dominating Bearcats finished first with 168 strokes, followed by host Delphos Jefferson (191), Crestview (220) and Ada (231).

Ada was led by junior Alex Morgan, who shot a nine-hole score of 51. Sophomore teammate Brevin Sizemore carded a 54.

Bulldog junior Ethan Hull posted a 61 while senior Jake Colwell shot 65. 

Senior Rob Allison registered a total of 66 and classmate Austin Amburgey added a 69.

Ada has garage sale fever as the three-day Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale is underway. Here are yard sale buyers at the Michelle Peirce home, 427 N. Johnson. A story below includes an attachment showing a list and map of 20 local garage sales. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Icon includes list and printer-friendly map of sale locations

LIST OF ADA AREA GARAGE SALES AND MAP IN THE ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

CHECK OUT MONTY'S PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY.

By Monty Siekerman
As in previous years, a yard sale information booth provides maps of Ada sales. The booth is located in front of the Ada depot park.

The dinosaur (Karlie Rockhill) says ”right this way” to a yard sale at the John Jackson residence, 332 Hays Ave., as part of Ada’s Lincoln Highway Buy Way Sale.

Twenty residences are listed on the sale map, which is available at the sale headquarters on Main Street at the Depot Park and also on the Icon (see attachment below).

Ada High School cheerleaders competed at UCA camp in late July. They earned a third place trophy in the Rally Dance Routine while competing against 7 other schools. They also received a spirit stick and an overall Superior trophy. (Photo from Ada Bulldogs Facebook)

Noteworthy Community Choir auditions this month

Noteworthy Community Choir was established as a non-profit choral organization to develop personal and community artistry.  Twenty-five singers joined the opening season. Auditions are being held throughout August.  

From “Treble Makers” to “Expressions,” there is a choir available for singers ages 6 - 86+.  “Sounds” and “Voices” are offered in both Ada and Lima, and “Treble Makers” and “Expressions” are offered in Ada.

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