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Charles W. Robinson, Sr., age 91, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Springs of Lima. 

He was born on November 24, 1933, in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Omar and Lena (Courad) Robinson.  In 1970 Charles married Helen R. Newberry Shepherd and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2022.  

Charles is survived by his son, Chuck Robinson of Findlay; three step children: Henry Shepherd, Jr. of Lima, Dave (Nancy) Shepherd of Cridersville and Judy (Don) Hastings of Kenton; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; brother, Henry Robinson; and special niece, Barbie.

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Judith K. “Judy” Tackett, age 78, of Ada, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

She was born on February 5, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio. Judith was preceded in death by her father Howard Stanley and Frankie (Hicks) Stanley.

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Water treatment plant improvements resolution

The Village of Ada Council will meet on Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ada Municipal Building. The agenda and supporting documents for the meeting are available at this link:

https://www.adaoh.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/combined_6.17.25.pdf

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1976 Ada boys basketball team inducted into Hall of Fame

JUNE 16 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Sports Hall of Fame held its 13th annual banquet on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the St John's Church in Kenton. Six new inductees and one team were inducted into the Class of 2025.

Wes Davis Scholarship Winners: Each received a one time $500.00 Scholarship:

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Crop views in June are pretty as a picture. The Ada Icon is seeking photographers for this feature photo assignment, a weekly and occasional opportunity. Email a brief description of your experience and a sample photo to [email protected].

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The Ada Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of June 16-21. For further details and dates, visit www.adalibrary.org/calendar.

Monday, June 16

Chess Club - 3 to 4 p.m.

Family Storytime: Jackson Pollock Splashes - 6 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 17

Library Board Meeting - 8 to 9 a.m.

Lindsay Bonilla: Storytelling Event - 11 a.m. to noon

Amish Book Group - 1 to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 18

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