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Paul Edward Adkins was a lifelong country and western singer

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Paul Edward Adkins, 76, died on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:25 p.m. at his residence in Roundhead, Ohio.

He was born October 9, 1937 in New Carlisle, Ohio, to Wiley and Sarah (Hurt) Adkins, who preceded him in death. On May 24, 1961, he married B. Christine Lowery. They both are long-time residents of Hardin County. Christine continues to reside in Roundhead.

Adkins was a veteran of the United States Air Force, worked for several years in the Kenton Fire Department and then went to Durez Occidental Chemical Corporation. He later retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima. Adkins was a lifetime country and western musician.

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BVHS offers scholarships to area students, BVHS associates

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is offering educational scholarships to individuals pursuing health care careers. High school seniors entering college, current college students and BVHS associates are eligible to apply.

A complete list of scholarships, along with applications, deadlines, qualifications and contact information can be viewed at www.bvhealthsystem.org by clicking on the “Scholarships” link under the “Careers” menu.

Those who receive a BVHS scholarship may be required to make a commitment to the organization.

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Could be superhero (and supervillian) day at AHS on Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Lots of superheros (and maybe supervillians) will attend Ada schools on Friday. This year's yearbook theme is the reason. For more details, read on, from announcements on the Ada High School website.

YEARBOOK: The theme for this year’s yearbook is comic book superheroes. On Friday, Feb. 28, there will be a superhero/supervillian costume contest to promote year book sales. The winner will get their picture in the yearbook along with a free Padron’s pizza lunch for you and five friends.

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Ada resident Larry Kindle was an ONU graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Larry D. Kindle, 70, died on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014 at 5 p.m.at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

He was born on Jan. 12, 1944, in Bluffton, Ohio. Parents were Paul and Frieda (Vandemark) Kindle, they preceded him in death. On Nov. 27, 1965 he married Marilyn M. Lowe and she survives in Ada.

Mr. Kindle had served six years in the National Guard. He was a graduate of the Toledo Meatcutting School, was a realtor and a graduate of Ohio Northern University.

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Full bloom in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2014

But, it's not yet spring, or tulip season. Yet, these tulips are in full bloom somewhere in Ada, just waiting to be in your living room vase. You'll find these and many other spring blooms at Carol Slane Florist, 410 S. Main St., Ada.

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Ada police log Feb. 17-22

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, provided the Icon with the Ada police log from Feb. 17 to 23. It is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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