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 Carol Jean (Fleming) Wince, 82, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at 9:09 p.m. at her residence in Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec. 25, 1937, in Putnam County, Ohio, to the late Clarence W. and Geneva O. (Reichenbach) Fleming. On June 2, 1973, Carol married George M. Wince and on Oct. 3, 2015 he preceded her in death.

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The Ada Icon invites churches in the Icon's viewership area to send information about Christmas eve services.

Send information to: [email protected]. The listing will be posted next week on the church page.

Mississippi Bones' new album includes a spoof on old tabloids

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The Ada-based band Mississippi Bones is releasing a new album titled “Wise Words from the Uninformed,” according to Dusty Donley.

He told the Icon that the album cover and artwork are a spoof of old tabloids like the Weekly World News.

“The record itself comes with a full tabloid magazine,” said Donley. “Each song on the album is an ‘article’ in the magazine.”

This is the sixth full-length album and 15th release by the band since 2010. 

“Originally, we're all from the local area, with most of us graduating from Ada and Hardin Northern,” he added.

Was a 30-year employee at Ohio Northern

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Tamara Sue “Tammy” Hunnaman, 62, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at 12:38 a.m. at her residence.

She was born on Feb. 8, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Iris Johnson.  On May 23, 1981,Tammy married Steve Hunnaman and he survives in Maysville.

Tammy retired in 2016 after working for 30 years at Ohio Northern University, Ada, as an Animal Tech and for the Grounds Department.  She was a 1975 graduate of Allen East High School. Tammy loved animals, working in her yard and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

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For anyone in need of Christmas cheer, on your next nighttime walk down Ada's Main Street stop and check out the holiday window of Mercantile on Main, 117 S. Main St. It resembles the cover of a Christmas card.

The Lady Bulldogs sank 14 field goals, hitting 8 2-pointers and 6 from 3-point territory

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada girls basketball team played hard but came up short to visiting Van Buren 58-47 in a non-conference contest Tuesday night.

Thought to be out for the season after an October car accident, Lady Bulldog senior post Miranda Wills miraculously recovered to make her season debut Tuesday.  

"Just her presence on the floor, her energy and enthusiasm, means a lot," said Ada third-year head coach Morgan Bass. "Her hustle and vocal leadership adds a level of energy to the team."

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