April 2025

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Provided by Ada High School

Senior Aidra Preston had her art juried into the Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. The show opens April 20th at the Rhodes State Office Tower and runs until May 15th.

Aidra's work is a dress made out of soybean bags and bedding bags.

This past weekend Aidra received a scholarship offer from the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design based on her dress that is in the show.

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The  VFW Auxiliary Post 9381 at  2147 State Route 235 holds regular meetings on the third Wednesday of each month. 

Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. All VFW Auxillary members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For reminders, visit the Icon's Community Calendar and Community Organizations list on the Icon Classifieds.

To find a VFW Auxillary Post near you, visit https://vfwauxiliary.org/auxiliary-locator/

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From Hardin County Sheriff's Facebook page

We have received several reports of this unknown male attempting to gain access into residences in the Dunkirk area.

We are being told that he is telling potential victims that he is with a roofing or window business to attempt to get into the residence. DO NOT LET THIS PERSON INSIDE YOUR RESIDENCE. If you see this male, or know who he is, contact the Hardin County Sheriff's Office at 419-673-1268 option 0.

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A Flood Watch was issued April 1 at 5:17AM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

April 1, 2025 at 5:18:49 AM EDT
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE...The following counties in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.

WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Sunday morning.

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Liberty Township asks voters to approve a replacement tax levy
Two council candidates in Republican primary
Judge Grimslid not running for reelection

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Hardin County Board of Elections has posted May 6 Primary/Special election sample ballots for Precincts North and South in the Village of Ada, which show the following questions and issues. Visit the BOE website HERE to view your own sample ballot.

STATE OF OHIO

Issue 2 Proposed Constitutional Amendment to fund public infrastructure capital improvements by permitting the issuance of general obligation bonds.

HARDIN COUNTY

Proposed Tax Levy (Property Tax Renewal) for Hardin County criminal justice services

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By Cort Reynolds

DOLA – The visiting Ada High School baseball team lost a 6-4 seesaw battle to county rival Hardin Northern in their delayed season opener on a chilly Monday evening, March 31. 

The Polar Bears scored six runs over the first three innings, and made them stand up to secure the win.

Ada took the early lead by scoring two runs in the top of the first inning as speedsters Levi Green and Andrew Allen crossed home plate.

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Lafayette Methodist Church is hosting its annual Maundy Thursday Beef & Noodle Dinner and fundraiser

The dinner is Thursday, April 17 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The cost to attend is a donation.

MENU
Beef & Noodles
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
All-Salads Bar
Dessert

The church is located at 204 W Main St. and the mailing address is PO BOX 7247
Lafayette, OH 45854

Proceeds will help medical and travel expenses for April Hulsmeyer, as she continues her fight against breast cancer.

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