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August 2019

Tornado warning issued for Allen County

Allen residents told to seek cover immediately
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

FROM BLUFFTON ICON - ALLEN COUNTY Alert posted at 4:42 p.m.: Tornado warning has been issued for Allen County. Severe thunderstorms with tornadoes may be imminent. Seek shelter immediately.

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:

Tornado Warning

Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 443 PM EDT Wed Aug 14 2019 OHC003-142115- /O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190814T2115Z/ Allen OH- 443 PM EDT Wed Aug 14 2019 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN ALLEN COUNTY...

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An Ada gridiron celebration

New features added to Made in Ada Football Festival on Aug. 24
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

A demonstration of how NFL footballs are produced and an exhibit from the home of professional football are among new features that have been added to the Made in Ada Football Festival, which will be held Aug. 24.

Among new highlights that promise to be fan favorites are the “Wilson Experience,” which demonstrates the process of how footballs are made and an exhibit by the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Lady Bulldog soccer poised to field best team in years

The team returns nine starters and 12 letter winners
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Story and photos by Cort Reynolds
Team photos at bottom of story -
ADA - Third-year Ada varsity girls soccer head coach Doug Poling is cautiously optimistic his squad can set the elusive program record for single-season wins this fall.

That was the aim last fall, but a young team fell a few wins short. This season the club is more talented, a year older and driven to achieve that record wins goal.

The Lady Bulldog kickers return nine starters and 12 letter winners from a squad that finished 5-11-1 overall and 2-3-1 in Northwest Conference play last fall.

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Police report for Aug. 1-12

Posted by LizGH on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover Aug. 1-12:
August 1
Investigate complaint, 725 W. North Ave.
Medical emergency, 905 S. Main St.
Possible narcotics incident, C.R. 15
Traffic stop, N. Simon St.
Investigate complaint, 405 W. Buckeye Ave.
Traffic stop, E. North Ave.
Investigate complaint, W. Buckeye Ave.

August 2
Investigate complaint, E. Ballard Ave.
Traffic stop, W. Buckeye Ave.
Investigate complaint, 430 N. Johnson St.
Traffic stop, Klingler Rd.

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Lady Bulldog spikers hope to contend for NWC behind Light, Wills

Four letter winners and three starters return from last year's squad
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 13, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada varsity volleyball team enters its second season under head coach Kyleigh Tabor looking to return to the upper echelon of the Northwest Conference this fall.

Four letter winners and three starters return from last year's squad that finished 12-12 overall against a tough schedule. The Lady Bulldogs started out 3-0 in the NWC yet ended up 4-4 to finish fifth in the nine-team loop, ending their historic three-year run as league champions.

The Lady Bulldogs advanced to the district semifinals but lost to powerful Arlington.

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Ada loves a parade

Farmers and Merchants Picnic parade doesn't disappoint
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 13, 2019

18 parade photos below -
Everyone loves a parade, and Ada puts on some great ones.

Ken Collins captured several images of Saturday's Farmers and Merchants Picnic parade.

His photos include everything you might expect, from the U.S. flag leading the pack to bands, floats, sports teams, village and county leaders, cheerleaders, 4-H clubs and more.

Take a look at Ken's photos below, and click here for his photos at the park, posted yesterday on the Icon.

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Family Bingo night at the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Ready for some Bingo? Ada Public Library hosts a family Bingo game night starting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13. Rhett Grant, library administrator, is the Bingo caller.

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Hardin County Democrats meet on Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The Hardin County Democratic Party will meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County Library, Kenton.

Attendees interested in the progress on the party's web page development should come at 5:30 p.m. to hear from Adam Papin.

Items on the agenda will include preparations for setting up the Democratic Party booth for the Hardin County Fair and the volunteer schedule for manning the booth, financial support for local candidates, approval of newspaper ads and a report from the Board of Elections on the County's new voting equipment. 

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Ada golfers nip Red Devils

Brevin Sizemore and Ethan Hull tied for Ada team honors with equal scores of 49
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 13, 2019

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Ada golf team edged Arlington by one stroke in a dual match Monday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

The tight 210-211 victory lifted the Bulldog record to 3-3 this season.

Brevin Sizemore and Ethan Hull tied for Ada team honors with equal scores of 49.

Alex Morgan carded a 52, while Jacob Morgan shot 60 to complete the Bulldog scoring list.

Dexter Woods registered a 61 and Kamron Wilkerson contributed a 62 to round out the Ada efforts.

The Bulldogs (1-3 NWC) are slated to play Allen East, Bluffton and Spencerville at the Bluffton Golf Course Tuesday afternoon.

 

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Want to be queen for a day?

Harvest and Herb Festival queen application forms now available
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 12, 2019

The Farmers and Merchants Picnic is behind us. Harvest and Herb Festival is on deck.

Applications are now available for the 2019 Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Harvest and Herb Queen competition. The competition is open to Ada High School juniors or seniors, age 16-18.

Contestants must complete an application, three short essays and sit for a professional interview. Contact Arlene Allison at 419-302-7698 for an application.

Applications will also be available in the Ada High School office starting Thursday, Aug. 22. All applications are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. 

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