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Arnold E. “Gene” Bailey was a U.S. Army veteran

Arnold E. “Gene” Bailey, age 77, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at 5:44 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on January 20, 1946, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Arnold and Stella (Nichols) Bailey. On November 9, 1976, Gene married Judith E. Smith and she survives in Lima.   

Also surviving are two sons: Eugene Bailey and Darin (Tonya) Bailey; two daughters: Diane Bailey and Sara (Travis) Music; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and cousins: Melinda Carpenter and Carol (Bill) Nevers; and their children: Tori and Angel and their grandson, Chantz.

Don't miss “Paris with Love”

Ada Exempted Village Schools has announced a Varsity Singers community performance at 7:00 p.,m. on Tuesday, March 21 in the auditorium. All are invited to come see the show choir's final performance of the 2022-2023 academic year.

VFW Auxillary Easter Egg Hunt on April 1

The Ada VFW Auxiliary Post 9381 will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 1, rain or shine. There will be an outside hunt if its nice and an indoor hunt if it rains or is cold. Ada VFW is located at 2147 OH 235.

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. with immediate sign-ups. Group hunts will be divided by age groups. Group hunt times:

Kappa Alpha Theta Easter Egg Hunt on April 2

The sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta at ONU will host their annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 2 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Ada's War Memorial Park.

Please arrive by 10:45 a.m. when rules will be explained and children will be grouped by age.

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One day it's winter, the next day it's spring

On the last day of winter (March 19), the Icon spied a dozen robins foraging in a moment of sunshine. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources busts the myth that robins are the harbinger of spring.

March 21 council meeting agenda includes plans for chamber events

By Paula Scott

On the evening of Tuesday, March 21, the village will hold a 6:00 p.m. public hearing prior to the regular council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Village Council Chambers, 115 W. Buckeye. The hearing is for the purpose of considering a rezoning request by Wilson’s Sporting Goods for three parcels from R2 to I2.

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