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Bill Cole worked for Ford Motor Company

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 26, 2021

 William Nelson “Bill” Cole, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 5:45 p.m. at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on May 12, 1950, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Robert C. and Eunice (Lowman) Cole, Sr.  On July 16, 1977, Bill married Lynn Goes and she survives in Ada.  

Also surviving are his two daughters: Heather (Kevin) Sanislo of Westerville and Erin Cole of Charleston, SC; two grandchildren: Avery and Liam Sanislo; a brother, Steve (Peggy) Cole of Ada; and a sister, Carol Martin of Marco Island, FL.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Cole, Jr.

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Mary Ellen Hale celebration of life to be scheduled later

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 26, 2021

Mary Ellen Hale, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:52 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on July 6, 1955 to the late Bob and Willow Dean (Hennings) Phipps.  On January 2, 1988 Mary married Doyal Hale and he preceded her in death on October 2, 2006.

Mary attended church and she loved to crochet. She enjoyed sending “Good Morning” texts and messages to everyone on her list.

She is survived by her four children: Cann “Casey” Phipps, James “J.R.” Phipps, Angie (Kevin) Hunt and Christopher (Rita) Hale; seven grandchildren: Sean, Justin, Kadin, Camrin, Khloe, Matt and Whitney; and a brother, Donnie (Robin) Martin.

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E-sports evolve at Ohio Northern

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 26, 2021

In the fall of 2019, Ohio Northern University introduced esports to the athletic department. At the time it was the newest, fastest-growing trend to hit the collegiate athletics scene; more than three years later, it’s only getting bigger.

The numbers alone tell the story of ONU Esports’ growth: 10 games, 80 varsity and junior varsity players, a gaming club with nearly 300 members, and approximately 40 student workers helping everything run smoothly.

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My name is Tom Turkey

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 26, 2021

Does pizza for Thanksgiving sound good to you? The caption to these gobblers created by Ada second graders reads: "My name is Tom Turkey and I'm as scared as can be. I'm wearing my disguise, so you can't catch me." 

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Icon

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 25, 2021

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving 2021 -- The Ada and Bluffton Icons

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Shop Small Saturday in Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 25, 2021

UPDATE:  We've added The Gallery for the Arts, thanks to an Ada Icon reader.

Saturday, November 27 is Small Business Saturday, a “shopping holiday” that supports local businesses. In a village the size of Ada, you might say every day is “shop small” day. It is still a great time to say “thank you for being here” to our local merchants and to participate in the Hardin County Christmas Cookie Walk (at four shops).

Saturday, December 4 is the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Merry on Main celebration--another great day to shop local.

Here is a sampling of Ada shops and their wares.

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