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Ash Wednesday drive-through

Ada First United Methodist Church will be hosting an Ash Wednesday drive-through prayer and imposition of ashes from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on March 2.

You can pull under the church carport off Highland Avenue and Pastor Brandi will offer a brief reading of scripture, prayer, and the imposition of ashes.

A walking prayer labyrinth will also be available in the church building for use during the above lunch and evening schedule.

ONU mourns the passing of Dr. James Lehr Kennedy

The following announcement was provided by Ohio Northern University:

Ohio Northern University is saddened to share the news that Dr. James Lehr Kennedy, the great-grandson of our founder Henry Solomon Lehr and an influential University leader in his own right, died on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at his home in Columbus, Ohio.

As we celebrate our sesquicentennial anniversary, the ONU community will always be grateful to Jim and the legacy he generously furthered. His vision, commitment and innovation have shaped the University in ways that will always positively impact our campus and the world.

March 10 Public Auction of farmland in Columbus Grove school district

At 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, a public auction of farmland in Monroe Township, Allen County will take place at the Columbus Grove American Legion Hall, 412 Plum St., Columbus Grove, OH 45830

The auction includes:

32.12 +/- Acres Farmland in the SE ¼ of Section 5 in Monroe Twp., Allen County 

Mixture of Sloan, Blount, Pewamo, Cygnet, and Hoytville Soils, Excellent Frontage on Both SR 65 and Searfoss Roads.

Columbus Grove Schools, Full Possession Upon Closing, Good Farm w/ Excellent Location.

For terms, maps, or other Information, contact: Aaron Siefker at 419-235-0789.

Public Auction of farmland and homes March 21

At 7 p.m. on Monday, March 21, a public auction of 164.9 +/- acres, two homes and builidings in five parcels will take place at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.

The auction includes:

- 1½ story home with farmland at 10377 Hillville Rd.

- Brick ranch home on 5+ acre country lot at 10250 Hillville Rd.

- Pole barn, livestock barn, pond and shelter house in Bluffton school district

An open house for homes and land will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2022. 

For private showing, terms, maps, or other Information, contact: Aaron Siefker at 419-235-0789.

Council member Beck to hold office hours

Ada council member Sean Beck will be holding office hours on Friday, February 25 from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main.

March community calendar items requested

Please send items of general public interest to [email protected] for the Icon's community calendar at www.adaicon.com/calendar .

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