Ada's latest news

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Mrs. Smittle opens the door to summer as Ada elementary students leave school on the last day of the school year. Check the story below for lots more photos.

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Jon Ummphress provided this photo to the Icon. It reads: "Lest we forget!" Men of the Ada community who gave their lives for their country. Dec. 7, 1941-Aug. 14, 1945.

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Spring is a busy time for many with outdoor activities, but one inside business that picks up is dog haircuts, nail trimming, and baths.

Here, Savannah (on table) tells Caesar that getting a haircut and bath is fun.

Jodi McKean, owner of A Doggie in the Window, says she is extremely busy in the spring.

Savannah is the 10-year-old golden retriever of Martin and Diane Fisher. Caesar is a 4-year-old golden co-owned by Jerry Maag and Monty Siekerman.

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David Retterer, Ada mayor, has called a special council meeting for Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ada Historic Depot for the purpose of considering two resolutions and a pay ordinance.

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Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Liincoln Highway, Bluffton, is open Memorial Day from noon to 5 p.m., according to Susie and Steve Stratton.

There are several weekend specials including:
• $10 off all $39.89 mixed planters
• $5 off all $19.89 and $16.89 mixed planters

Stratton Greenhouse hours are:
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays in May noon to 5 p.m.

419-358-6950
www.strattongreenhouses.com

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Ada High Schools' girls' track team finished fourth while the boys ended in ninth place in the Northwest Conference track meet held last weekend in Columbus Grove.

CLICK HERE to view all meet stats.

Girls Standings
1 Columbus Grove 159
2 Bluffton 90
3 Spencerville 79
4 Ada 64
5 Lincolnview 44
6 Allen East 31
7 Paulding 28
8 Jefferson 22
9 Crestview 9

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