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Obituary for Paul E. Simon

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Paul E. Simon, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with three different cancers. 

He was born on January 24, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the late Evan and Dorothy (Baier) Simon. On April 29, 1978 Paul married Lucinda “Cindy” Price and she survives on Long Island Indian Lake, Ohio. 

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Zumba and Seated Stretch classes return to APL

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Check out the September 2024 calendar: Zumba and Seated Stretch classes are back at the Ada Public Library. Move, stretch, and stay active — no sign-up necessary. Zumba Gold (low impact) is available on Saturdays.

WEDNESDAYS
Seated Stretch - 4:15 p.m.
Zumba - 5:15 p.m.

SATURDAYS
Zumba Gold - 9:45 a.m.
Seated Stretch - 10:45 a.m.

You can also find the schedule on the Icon's Community Calendar.

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1898 ONU student W.J. Bowden intrigues AOHS members

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

An 1898 textbook owned by W.J. Bowden has connected a Youngstown thrift store shopper with Ada Ohio Historical Society members on Facebook. Danielle Stoner reached out for information and with the help of Beth Gray learned that Stoner was an Ohio Northern University student who studied under Professor JB Gregg.

Bowden's notes in cursive include the price of the book (95 cents), biographical information about Galileo and Isaac Newton, and his "natural philopsophy" grades.

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Alger has prize drawing during Library card signup month

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Alger Public Library wants you to know that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month: "Whether you’re upgrading your skills, scouting for knowledge and information, or connecting with other readers, a library card is your key to a collection of resources.

"Dive into the library shelves for new stories and adventures and kickstart your critical thinking skills. Hitting the road? Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, e-books, and audiobooks that are available free with Libby and Hoopla!”

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PHOTO O-H-I-O in print and cursive

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

From organizer Austin Heil on Facebook: "We were certainly blessed to miss the severe storms that passed through Ada Saturday for the 8th Annual Cursive Ohio Charity Ride." Heil also shares that the event raised over $4,000 for Ohio AgrAbility and that 91 riders enjoyed great weather, a unique route and a smoked brisket lunch.

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Tickets now on sale for October 19 Bourbon Ball

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The United Way of Hardin County has announced that tickets are on sale for the 2024 Bourbon Disco Ball: "This year we are traveling back to the 1970s when it was groovy to wear platform shoes and bell bottoms."

This is a costume recommended event. Call the United Way at 419-675-1860 to purchase tickets. Individual tickets are $30.00 with tables of 8 available for $210.00. Organizers emphasize, "Don't be a Jive Turkey, get your ticket today!"

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