Ada's latest news

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Sophomore Vinh Thai (Galloway/St. Charles) has been tabbed the final Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the 2018-19 campaign, the league office announced Monday afternoon.

Last week, Thai posted a 2-0 record at No. 1 singles and a 1-1 record at No. 1 doubles against the top two teams in the final OAC standings, John Carroll and Otterbein. With his two singles victories, the sophomore completed an undefeated 5-0 season in singles play against conference opposition.

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Junior right-handed pitcher Nate Bye (Thorntown, Ind./Western Boone) has been dubbed the Ohio Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week in baseball for the April 22-28 voting period, the league office announced Monday afternoon.

Last week, Bye helped guide the Polar Bears to a 4-1 overall record and a 3-1 OAC mark with two stellar pitching performances. The Thorntown, Indiana native posted a 2-0 record on the mound with a 0.56 ERA and four strikeouts in a team-high 16.0 innings.

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The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover April 23 to April 29:

April 23

Medical emergency, 327 W. North Ave.

Traffic stop, W. Lincoln Ave.

Traffic stop, W. Montford Ave.

Traffic stop, C.R. 15

Investigate complaint, 616 S. Gilbert St.

Medical emergency, 520 W. Lincoln Ave.

Traffic stop, Ada Schools, 725 W. North Ave.

April 24

Traffic stop, 132 S. Main St.

Traffic stop, W. Lincoln Ave.

Investigate complaint, Health Trends Gym, 123 E. Buckeye Ave.

Investigate complaint, 535 N. Main St.

Kama Arn, Ada senior, among the student reciepients

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Ada High School senior Kama Arn is one of four students awarded a $1,000 Liberty National Bank college scholarship, announced Ronald L. Zimmerly, Liberty president and chief executive officer.

Liberty Bank employees have created the fund by making voluntary donations to it.

In addition, Liberty National Bank board of directors made a commitment to match any money given through the scholarship fund up to a maximum of $500.  The scholarship is a one-time donation to a qualifying senior of an employee.

This year’s four scholarship winners are:

Hit and run at Liberty National Bank earlier this week

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The Ada Police Department seeks assistance from the public to identify a vehicle  involved in a hit and run at the Liberty National Bank, according to Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief.

"Our officers would like to speak with the owner-driver of this vehicle. The vehicle would have substantial damage to the front passenger side of the vehicle," said Harnishfeger.

"As always, we appreciate your assistance and look forward to receiving information on who the owner/driver is," he continued.

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Young Ada artists invite Icon viewers to an exclusive art show on Thursday. The invitation is to attend an elementary art show from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 2, in the Ada school elementary hallways.

 

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