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December 2022

AHS boys basketball bounces back, beats Cory

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 18, 2022

Bulldogs on the road at New Knoxville, Friday, December 23

By Cort Reynolds

The host Ada boys basketball team ran off 19 unanswered points in the first half, then held off spunky local rival Cory-Rawson to win 44-34 in a non-conference bout Saturday night.

The Bulldogs built a 20-point lead late in the second quarter, but had to stave off a late charge by the pressing Hornets to end a three-game losing skid.

Ada improved to 4-3 after the win, while Cory fell to 4-4 with the defeat.

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David J. Trusty was pastor for the McGuffey Freewill Baptist Church

Posted by Staff on Saturday, December 17, 2022

David J. Trusty, age 77, of Alger, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 19, 1944, in Lackey, Kentucky to the late Alvin and Goldia (Conley) Trusty. On April 7, 1964, David married Mary Standifer and she survives in Alger.

Also surviving are their three sons: Alvin (Anjie) Trusty of Findlay, David “Bo” (Tonya) Trusty of Sycamore, and Troy (Heather) Trusty of Waynesville, MO; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and a sister, Lola (Sterling) Gibson of Georgetown, KY.

He was preceded in death by two sisters: Karen Biederman, and Judy Sorrell.

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Save the Date: Jan. 7 AHS Alumni Hall of Honor reception

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 17, 2022

By Paula Scott

Mark you calendars: from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2023, the Ada High School Alumni Association will host a reception for the newest hall of honor inductee Greg Grimslid, 2022 scholarship recipient Kirsten Poling, and all Ada Alumni. The reception takes place immediately prior to the Ada High School boys basketball game versus Upper Scioto Valley.

The practice of holding a hall of honor banquet had lapsed, giving new assistant principal Britton Devier the opportunity to reintroduce and update a 25-year tradition.

The 2022 Hall of Honor Inductee is Greg Grimslid of Grimslid & Hood attorneys and Hardin Co. municipal judge. Hood serves as Ada’s junior high football coach and high school assistant track coach, roles he has filled for 40 years or more.

The 2022 scholarship recipient is Kirsten Poling, an Ada student who attends Ohio State University.

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AHS boys blasted by Bluffton 3's

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 17, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

Plagued by illness, the host Ada High School boys basketball team fell victim to a three-point onslaught as defending league champion Bluffton rolled to a 92-45 victory in Northwest Conference action Friday night, December 16.

Red-hot Bluffton fired in nine first half three-point goals, and ended up hitting a dozen treys. Senior guard Carson Soper drained four triples and added a conventional three-point play in the first half as he tallied 21 points in the first 16 minutes.

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Apollo board of education meets December 19

Posted by Staff on Saturday, December 17, 2022

On Monday, December 19, the Apollo Career Center Board of Education will meet at 7:00 p.m. for a regular meeting.

The agenda includes a resolution honoring Brad Fruchey of Bluffton for 15 years of service.

Among “new and recommended matters” the board will vote on 

- Hiring substitute teachers Karen Follrod and Alexis Nagel, supplemental contracts for craft shows to Hailey Diana and Courtney Meyers, and hiring teaching assistant Timothy Alger.

- Purchasing a Lucina Patient Simulator, cost $86.8K.

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Weekend Doctor: Ostomy care

Posted by Staff on Saturday, December 17, 2022

By Pamela Kathrens, RN, BSN
Wound and Ostomy Nurse Blanchard Valley Hospital

An ostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen for the discharge of body waste. The United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) notes the term “stoma” is used interchangeably, which refers to the actual end of the ureter, small or large bowel that can be seen protruding through the abdominal wall. An ostomy could include a colostomy (connecting the colon to the outside of the body), ileostomy (connecting the small intestine) or a urostomy (a general term for a surgical procedure that diverts urine away from a diseased or defective bladder).

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Icon holiday schedule

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 17, 2022

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will take an extended holiday break for Christmas and New Year’s. Except for breaking news, which may include sports, the Icon staff will be taking a holiday from December 23-26 and from December 30-January 2.

Please keep these dates in mind when sending media releases, advertising updates and inquiries. You may email information including classified ads to [email protected]. You may call 567-400-ICON (4266) with inquiries. Please leave a message if we are away from the phone. Icon office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Highway approved

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, December 16, 2022

By Paula Scott

On Wednesday, December 14, a local contingent witnessed the legislative steps creating the Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Highway between mile markers 139 and 143 on Interstate 75 in Bluffton. The group met with House Speaker Robert Cupp (R-Lima) and Jon Cross (R-Kenton), toured the state house and, according to Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder, “were given the red carpet treatment.”

Those present were JAMPD Park Ranger Chad Cupples, who initiated the request to create a memorial highway; Ricki Francis, widow of Officer Francis; Taylor Born, daughter of Officer Francis; Bluffton Police Chief Ryan M. Burkholder, Sgt. Tyler Hochstetler, and Lt. Matt Oglesbee. The group was introduced to legislators from the balcony.

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AHS girls basketball falls to late Pirate run

Posted by Staff on Friday, December 16, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team hung close to rival Bluffton for over three quarters in a Northwest Conference battle before succumbing 55-43 Thursday night, December 15.

The Lady Bulldogs trailed just 36-35 heading into the fourth period. But the Pirate girls hit eight free throws and outscored Ada 19-8 in the fourth quarter to win by 12.

The Bulldog girls fell to 4-5 overall and 0-3 in the NWC with the tough defeat. The Pirate girls improved to 5-2 and 1-1 in the NWC with the hard-fought win that snapped a two-game losing skid.

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 Barbara Ruth Bushong funeral arrangements

Posted by Staff on Thursday, December 15, 2022

Barbara Ruth Bushong, age 80, of Lima, formerly of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on December 23, 1941, in Harrod, Ohio, to the late Oren E. and Mildred (Long) Engle. On July 28, 1961, Barbara married Walter Junior Bushong, who died on October 21, 2005. 

Barbara is survived by her two children: Bill (Laura) Bushong of McGuffey, and Merle “Lou” (Donald) DeWitt of McGuffey; six grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren; and a sister, Anita (Jerry) Marshall of Harrod.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Engle.

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