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Liberty National Bank offered three $1,000 scholarship opportunities to local students that completed the Liberty National Bank Financial Literacy Program. Hailey Robirds, daughter of Amanda Robirds and Brenda Welch, a graduating senior from Ada High School received one of these scholarships. Hailey will be attending Ohio Northern University this fall studying Pharmacy.

Thirty-six students within Hardin, Logan and Union counties submitted applications for the Liberty National Bank My Money Matters scholarship.

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A new football blocking sled was recently donated and dedicated at Ada High School.

The sled was purchased with funds donated by the football teams of 1971, 1972 and 1973. Funds were collected after the 50th year reunion of the 1971 team that took place in October 2021. More than $5,000 was raised.

The sled has a plaque attached stating that the donation was made in honor of Head Coach Gary Ricker and reads "combined record 27-2."

On June 4, Coach Ricker and Assistant Coach Roger Bartley returned to Ada to attend the dedication of the sled.

Attached photo, L-R) Coach Ricker, Coach Bartley, and second year Coach Toby Smith.

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Karen and Bob Ward of Ada celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren on Saturday, June 4. 

Karen and Bob Ward were married on June 6, 1972 in Rolla, Missouri, Karen's hometown. At that time, their wedding reception was also held in her back yard with cake, punch, relatives and friends. 

Pictured in the family gathering on Saturday were (back L-R), Heather (Ward) and Ron Weihrauch with daughter, Ellie. Brian and Elycia (Taylor) Ward, Cate Ackerman, Camden Ward, Jennifer (Ward) Ackerman and Cori Ackerman and Vanessa Ward.

Bob and Karen are seated with their wedding poster next to them.

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This spring Ohio Northern University recognized the following individuals for years of service and retirements.

Three individuals were recognized for a remarkable 45 years of service: Sherolyn Evans, Food Service; Christine Garver, Physical Plant and Gary Long, Pharmacy.

Retirements

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By David Devier

The Ada HS class of 1972 held its 50th reunion on Saturday, June 4, which was exactly fifty years to the day of the 1972 graduation. The reunion was held at the Inn at Ohio Northern University from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m.

In total, 32 of the living classmates were present for part or all of the event. One of the highlights was the attendance of three of the teachers that instructed the class members, Mr. Tom Dearth, Mr. Dale Madison, and Mr. Dick Lawrence along with their spouses.

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The Ada Icon recently sat down with Becky Neville and Lindsay Walden of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce to hear their membership pitch and find out what's new at the chamber.

Their "15 minutes" is more like 11:00 and you can read the transcript below or watch the video HERE.

BECKY: Hi, I am Becky Neville with the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. I am the president of the Board and this is 15 Minutes with the Ada Icon.

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