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ONU's own Miss Minnesota wins Miss American talent competition on Thursday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 15, 2013

Hold on to your seats, Ada.

Miss Minnesota, Rebecca Yeh, 20,  an Ohio Northern University student, won the $2,000 scholarship in the talent competition in the Miss America contest, held Thursday night in Atlantic City.

She performed a violin solo and is reported to have said, "I'm going to sleep with this,"  while holding her award after the competition.

Yeh, who wants to be a pharmacist, said she has no plans to pursue a career in music, but loves playing the violin for others. She began taking lessons at 4 years of age because she was trying to keep up with her older brother, she said.

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A little bit of Ada in the Miss America pageant

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, September 14, 2013

The new Miss America will be crowned Sunday night in the nationally televised finale from Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. Rebecca Yeh, Miss Minnesota, an Ohio Northern University student, won the talent preliminary with a classical violin performance on Wednesday. Miss America pageant is on ABC television at 9 p.m. Sunday.

 

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Carol Slane Florist to host Ada’s “cash mob” on Sept. 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 13, 2013

The secret’s out. The Buy Ada First Committee, planning the community’s fourth cash mob, this week announced the location of the event.

The cash mob takes place at one of Ada’s prominent retail businesses, Carol Slane Florist, 410 S. Main St., Ada, from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17.

“Shannan Brown welcomed our invitation to host this event,” said Heather Cox, member of the committee. “We hope to continue more cash mobs in Ada in the future.”

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Funeral service Tuesday for Loyd Agin

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, September 13, 2013

Loyd W. Agin, age 83, died on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 6:40 pm at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born on August 11, 1930 in Ada, Ohio to Elmer Loyd and Mary Susan (Wherry) Agin and they preceded him in death. On August 4, 1961 he married Mary Beatrice "Bea" Griffith and she survives in Ada.

Loyd previously worked for Buckeye Pipeline. He worked at McCurdy Steel Product where he designed and built grain elevators. He retired from Ford Motor Company Lima Engine Plant where he worked as a welder in skilled trades.

He was a member of the UAW Local #1219. Ada First Presbyterian Church was his church home. 

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Who am I? Here's the hints, one more time; answer at bottom of story

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 13, 2013

By Alisa Armbrecht

Last chance. Who Am I? The Icon posted this photo with the following hints earlier this week. The answer is at the bottom of this story. Just in case you are still in the dark, here are the hints:

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Rolland "Oars" Anspach was born in Ada

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, September 13, 2013

Rolland C. "Oars" Anspach, age 73, died on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 6:43 p.m. at the Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina.

He was born on March 11, 1940 in Ada, Ohio to Charles N. and Goldie M. (Kissling) Anspach and they preceded him in death.

Rolland retired after working as an autobody repairman. He attended Beaver Chapel Congregational Christian Church, Celina. He was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War.

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