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Karen H. Griffin, 71, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 10:47 p.m. surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec. 21, 1949, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Kent W. and Beverly M. (Braitinger) Klingler. Karen married Roger P. Griffin and he survives in Port Clinton.  

Also surviving are her children: Scott R. Griffin of Port Clinton and Coleen (Mark) Johansen of Chillicothe;  10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers: Charles Rex (Dee) Klingler of Ada and David Bradley (Erin) Klingler of Hartwell, Georgia; and a brother-in-law, Russell Griffin of Port Clinton.

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 Kevin Lee Montague, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 4:57 p.m. at his residence in Tiffin.

He was born on Nov. 18, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Beryl and Patricia (Graffam) Montague.

Kevin was a U.S. Army Veteran. 

He is survived by his two children: Michael Montague of Texas and Jennifer Montague of Kansas; two sisters: Linda (Ralph) Avery of Alger and Karen Nye of Tiffin; and several grandchildren.

Kevin was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Montague; a brother, David Montague; and a sister, Susan Sterling.

Private family services will be held at a later date. It was Kevin’s wish to be cremated.  

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Ada senior catcher Alexis Waugh squeezes a foul pop-up vs. Lincolnview. Cort Reynolds shares this and more photos of the game here. Click to read the game account, won by the Lancers.

Thalia Detty used her graphic art skills in a book cover competition

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Is Ada High School freshman Thalia Detty the model for the book cover “Viola in Reel Life”?

The photo with this story certainly suggests it. However, the answer is, “maybe.”

Thalia submitted her photo entry for the state-wide Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) and was selected statewide winner of the solo category. It was one of three contest categories.

The contest was part of the OELMA’s celebration of National School Library Month in April.

"The challenge was to include people somehow in with a book cover," said Chanda Smith, Ada school media center director.

Make yourself aware of these issues, especially when the effects of the problem are more severe in other countries, especially as we are disproportionately responsible for the problem

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By Amelia Alexander
Recently, a lovely person who reads my work on the Icon sent me a thoughtful article. While the article was written over a decade ago, it is still relevant. It tackles open discourse about overpopulation.

I decided to relay my main takeaways and add some of my own thoughts and some other resources. I made sure to find more current statistics than those used in the article. The article is long and covers many more points than I will right now, so it may be worthwhile to check it out. Click here to read it. 

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The family of Anna Shulaw is celebrating her 100th birthday with a card shower and open house on Sunday, May 16.

Cards may be sent to Anna at 1822 State Route 81, Ada, Ohio 45810. The open house is from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Ada Park community center, corner of Simon Street and North Park Drive.

No gifts please, and CDC covid guidelines will be followed.

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