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Names of Ada's Civil War veterans inscribed in brick, come and go online

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

By Paula Scott

A conversation with Ada historian Lee Crouse at Memorial Day ceremonies at Woodlawn Cemetery had me asking questions about the decommisioned Civil War cannon that has served as a memorial to Ada and Liberty Township soldiers who fought in the Civil War. (Photo from https://theclio.com/entry/119722)

Searching the Icon archives, I found an article about the bricks enscribed with the names of 81 documented Civil War veterans that surround the base of the cannon--a display that was created in 2018. But the link that once provided a list of these names was for a page that no longer exists.

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May 2023 Icon news crossword

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 12, 2023

Other news outlets have quizzes. The Ada Icon offers you this crossword puzzle test of your knowledge of May 2023 news from this website.

Good luck and happy reading!

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June 2023 Icon Coloring Page and archive

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, June 8, 2023

For the June 2023 Icon coloring page, we offer you a mandala design by our editorial assistant Sabina Clingerman.

An archive of coloring page designs is HERE.

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Lulu's Diner ad and menu update

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, June 3, 2023

You'll find an updated menu for Lulu's Diner in Bluffton HERE, as well as menus for Icon advertisers Greenhorn, John & Toni's, Kira's Flipside Grill, Tavern 101 and Twisted Whisk Cafe.

Bon appetit!

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Advertisers of the Week: Steiner & Granger Insurance and Financial Services and Twisted Whisk Cafe

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Meet the BlufftonIcon.com and AdaIcon.com advertisers of the week: 

Steiner & Granger Insurance and Financial Services, 141 N Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817; 419-358-0689

Twisted Whisk Café, 101 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817, 419-358-9622

Thanks to our advertisers, the Icons are free with no login and no story limit!

Call 567-400-4266 for advertising rates.

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Icon to schedule Memorial Day weekend edition

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 24, 2023

The Bluffton and Ada Icons will have an extended weekend publishing schedule for Memorial Day weekend 2023. New content will appear on Friday morning and, except for breaking news, pause until Tuesday morning.

The Icon office will be closed from Friday, May 26-Monday May 29.

Our newsgathering schedule will continue through the weekend, including Bluffton and Ada High School graduations and Memorial Day events.

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