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Celebrate Freedom: Juneteenth 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Juneteenth, celebrated as a U.S. federal holiday on June 19, commemorates the second independence day in the United States. It is the anniversary of the day in 1865 that slaves in Galveston, Texas learned that they had been freed by President Abraham LIncoln. The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon are closed and on pause for the holiday.

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Lois Ellen Wolber, 1939-2024

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

After fighting a long battle with dementia, Lois Ellen Wolber, 85, of Ada, went home to be with her heavenly Father on June 17, 2024, while surrounded by family at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

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Icons pause on Juneteenth

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will be closed and on pause on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth, a federal holiday.

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Drainage Technology and Water Management Field Day at OSU Lima  

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

ALLEN COUNTY__ Drainage installation, drainage water recycling and soil health will be the focus of a field day being held  on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. at The Ohio State University at Lima. 

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Ada's Rite Aid survives newest round of store closings

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

More store closings to be announced

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On June 17, the Rite Aid pharmacy chain announced the closing of 15 Ohio stores, according to WTOL 11. The June 17 list does not include the Ada, Ohio store. 

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections in October 2023 and has since closed hundreds of stores across the country. Up to 500 store closings are expected.

On May 24, Reuters reported that Rite Aid is close to finalizing post-bankruptcy financing. The company needs to cut $2B in debt. Proposed $20M compensation for CEO Jeffrey Steinbe and thousands of opioid cases are said to have slowed the process.

Rite Aid Corporation was founded in 1962 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 1008 there were some 5,00 Rite Aid stores. In 2023, there were some 2,100.

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$106K awarded for Hardin County Fair

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Hardin County Agricultural Society awarded $106,831.54

The State of Ohio has announced $10 million in grants to support Ohio fairgrounds and enhance experiences for fairgoers.  All 94 county and independent fairs applied for and received funding.

The funding was awarded as part of Ohio's County and Independent Fair Grant Program, which was established to support county and independent agricultural societies with improvements including upgrades to grounds, electrical and sanitation systems, machinery and equipment, and ADA accommodations.  

“Investing in Ohio’s county and independent fairs means investing in some of Ohio’s most beloved traditions," said Governor DeWine. “These improvements will ensure that our fairgrounds remain safe and accessible for everyone.” 

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