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And another photo: Mystery beast story grabs Icon viewers' attention; lots of opinions offered

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Click here for previous story on this animal.

PHOTO WITH THIS STORY TAKEN BY KYLA DAWSON OF BLUFFTON.

The story of the mystery beast is quickly becoming one of the most popular stories ever posted on The Ada and Bluffton Icons. The story was posted on Monday evening on Bluffton Icon. Since that posting the Bluffton Icon's facebook notification of the story has reached over 1,450 and that number continues to grow. As of Wednesday afternoon, 1,045 viewers actually clicked on the story.

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Weather report - feels like a typical August

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, August 14, 2013

The first half of this month has provided both warmth and a touch of fall in the evening temps.

According to local weather observer Guy Verhoff, in the days from August 1 through August 12 the highest temperature recorded was on August 7 at 84 degrees (F).  The lowest was recorded as 55 degrees on the overnights of August 2, August 4 and August 5.

There has been little precipitation, save for the inch plus of rain recieved on August 2.

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Mystery creature spotted in Bluffton and near Lincoln Highway; but what is it?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Loch Ness has its monster and, now, it appears that Bluffton does, too. And maybe Ada.

Several sightings of an unidentified animal have been reported in Bluffton in the past week and two persons captured the creature on cell phone cameras. One Bluffton Icon viewer said the animal was also sighted near Lincoln Highway, which puts the animal in the Ada community.

Both photographs were reportedly taken on the north side of Bluffton in daylight hours. Speculation on the identify of the creature ranges all the way from a fox, a coyote, bobcat, or simply an unusual dog.

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Apollo Career Center will issue $30 million in bonds

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 12, 2013

The Apollo Career Center announced today an upcoming $30 million bond offering. Those interested in learning more about the bond offering are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to be held Wednesday, Aug. 28,  at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima. 

Come and learn how to take part in a local investment opportunity and the financial opportunities open to you while supporting Apollo Career Center’s expansion and renovation project.

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Hardin Democratic Central and Exe Committees meet Aug. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 9, 2013

The next meeting of the Hardin County Democratic Central and Executive Committees will be held Wednesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Banquet Room at Brunson’s Restaurant, 1 North Detroit Street, Kenton. Please not the change in location.

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100th Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic comes to town on Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 7, 2013

The coundown is on. It's hours away. It's the 100th anniversary of the Ada Farmers and Merchants Picnic. The two-day event at the War Memorial Park takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10.

Here’s this year’s schedule:
Friday, Aug. 9
• 5 p.m. – Gates open Party in the Back 40 – Exploit of Lima, on stage from 8 p.m. to midnight
• 7 p.m. – Corn hole tournament, Back 40, east of park
• 7 p.m. Pulls
   6500 street stock gas 4 x4
   6500 hot street gas 4x4
   6500 stock altered gas 4x4
   8000 workstock diesel
   8000 2.6 diesel
   Street legal semis
   Altered semis
   100 open

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