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Allen East stops Ada in softball and baseball

Ridgemont, Upper Scioto, Botkins next for girls • Boys host Ridgemont today
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Host Ada got blanked 5-0 by local traditional arch-rival Allen East in a Northwest Conference softball game marred by wind and cold Thursday evening.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to 5-4 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with the defeat. AE improved to 9-5 (2-0 NWC) with the shutout victory.

AE sophomore Nikki Thaxton hurled a complete game shutout.

The Lady Mustangs scored a run in the top of the first frame. 

In the top of the second, freshman catcher Savana Brooks drilled a two-run homer over the fence in right-center field to build a 3-0 lead.

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It's next week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

Monday, April 19, through Saturday, April 24, is administrative professional week, and this friendly notice is provided by Carol Slane Florist of Ada.

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This week's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.ada.com/classifieds.

New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing positions available should contact [email protected].

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2 I-75 projects impact travel around Findlay

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

Ohio Department of Transportation announced two projects that impact traffic on Interstate 75 around Findlay next week:.

• Interstate 75 northbound, on the southern end of the city of Findlay, will have overnight lane restrictions in the two right lanes for bridge maintenance.

The left lane will remain open.

The work zone will begin south of the U.S. 68 interchange and extend to just past the U.S. 68 fly over ramp. 

The lane closures will begin on Thursday, April 22, at 7 p.m. and extend until 7 a.m. on Friday.

• Interstate 75 southbound entrance ramp from Lima Ave will close on April 27 for approximately one week for a culvert replacement

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New Leaf celebrates 30th anniversary

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

New Leaf Lawn and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, according to Laurie Laird, owner. Several special sales, listed in its Icon display ad, are available. 

Current hours are Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Ada seniors will soon perch on Main Street

Second year for graduating senior banner project downtown
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 15, 2021

Like last year, Ada High School graduating seniors will perch themselves along Main Street later this spring.

For the second year, graduating senior banners for Ada High School and Ada Apollo graduates will fly high as Ada council recently approved the project.

This year there are 56 graduates who will have their senior banner displayed.

“We are hoping to have them completed once again with the help of Linda Crawford of The Way I See It Photography by the first weekend of May,” Jennifer Wince told the Icon.

“All banners have been donated by the Ada community similar to last year,” she said, adding a special thank you to donors.

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