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FROM FACEBOOK__It has come to our attention that a flyer is circulating in the Lima area regarding a public pool rental at the Ada Municipal Pool this Friday (July 31).

Please be advised that this rental has been canceled, and there is no public party at the pool.

As a reminder, pool rentals are strictly for small, private events and are limited to a maximum of 100 guests.

Thank you for your understanding.

 

WE'VE GOT MENUS Who's hungry?

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

On Monday evenings, you’ll find Ada-Liberty Fire Department crew members training for whatever fate throws their way. On this July night, fire truck water storage and transfer were discussed in the station meeting room, followed by a session in the garage trying out new batteries for powering rescue equipment.

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Shirley S. Blosser, age 83, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on April 17, 1943, in McGuffey, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Gladys (Gullett) Barnett. On January 25, 1985, Shirley married Joseph “Joe” Blosser, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 2014.

Shirley is survived by her two children: Tim (Jolene) Joseph of Mason and Kim Albright of Kenton; stepson, Mike (Jackie) Blosser; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren; and sister, Pat Wetmore.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott
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The Icon email inbox is a pretty busy place. While we search for items of interest to those who live and work in Ada and Bluffton, Ohio, we also receive many media releases and advertising inquiries at [email protected] and [email protected]. For the record, they both come to the same place; you don't need to send duplicate messages to both.

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Been working on a project that required a little extra creativity, sweat equity or stick-to-it-tivness? (Or know someone who has?) Share the before, during and afters with [email protected].

Stacey Hensley of Alger knitted this Freedom Waves flag blanket last fall and entered it in the Hardin County Fair in 2025. It measures 50 x 65 inches.

Her construction method uses a round loom that can also be used for hats, cowls and other tube-shaped designs.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting registrations for the 40th Harvest & Herb Festival Parade.

The chamber would like to celebrate the 40-year event with exciting new experiences, favorite traditions and lots of reasons to gather with friends and family.

The parade is set to begin at the Ada school, travel down Main Street and end at College Avenue. Those interested in entering the parade must submit an application by September 5. On the day of the parade, lineup will begin at 9:00 a.m. (one hour before the parade) at the corner of West Montford and Grand Avenue.

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