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From ODOT 1 FACEBOOK__U.S. 68/Main St in Dunkirk, between Summit St and Washington St will close Monday, Aug. 4 for approximately 25 days for utility work.

Two railroad crossings will close on Aug. 17 for approximately 7 days.

Check out www.OHGO.com for the latest traffic updates, detours, and more.

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MEDIA RELEASE__On August 4, Apollo Career Center announced a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-2026 school year.

Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price and paid student meals. 

This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

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Funeral services will be held on Aug. 11

Paul E. Downing, age 86, of Alger, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada. 

Paul was born on January 6, 1939 in Ada, Ohio to the late William and Virginia (Adams) Downing.  In 1969, Paul married Mildred Castle and she survives in Alger. 

Also surviving are his brother, Lee Downing; and two sisters: Sally Smith and Mary Downing. 

He was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles Campbell, Jerry Downing and Robert Downing; half-sister, Barbara Downing; and half-brother, William Downing. 

Paul retired from Sheller Globe.  

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The filing deadline for nominating petitions by non-partisan candidates to appear on the November 4 General Election ballot in Ohio is 4:00 p.m. on August 6, 2025 (90 days before the General Election).

Write-in candidates must file declarations of intent by 4:00 p.m. on August 25.

To become a candidate, individuals must collect the designated number of valid voter signatures on the form designated by the Secretary of State and pay a $30 fee.

The following candidates are currently shown (7:00 a.m., August 4) on the website of the Hardin County (Ohio) Board of Elections:

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FROM HARDIN COUNTY TRACTOR PULLERS ON FACEBOOK__Good evening pullers and fans. We are less than a week away from the Farmers and Merchants Picnic Pull on Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Park in Ada, Ohio.

We have a great line up of classes. Hook drops at 6:00 p.m.

Admission $10 for adults, kids 10 and under free with paid adult, seniors over 65 and veterans free.

Open pits, check out all your favorite local pullers and pulling vehicles.

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The average Icon reader spends just a few minutes a day checking news for the Ada, Ohio area. But it sure adds up: In July 2025, the Ada Icon posted 101 news items in addition to Classified ads, Community Calendar items and advertising for local businesses. Check out the July news archive HERE.

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