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The following Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff’s office. They cover Sept. 26-30:

Sept. 26
Animal call, Klingler Rd.
Investigate complaint, 221 E. University Ave.
Medical emergency, 315 Willeke Ave.
Traffic stop, W. Lima Ave.
Traffic stop, Hays Ave.

Sept. 27
Medical emergency, ONU, 525 S. Main St.
Investigate complaint, 401 W. Lima Ave.
Investigate complaint, W. Buckeye Ave.
Investigate complaint, junction of St. Rt. 235 and St. Rt. 309
Investigate complaint, 127 W. Montford Ave.

A rustic flair and brush event on Oct. 16

Ada Icon viewers, looking for an evening of fun?

Here's your invitation from the Ada High School yearbook staff.

A yearbook fundraiser takes place from  6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the Ada schools cafeteria. It's a rustic flair and brush event and all participants will have an evening painting a project to complete and take home.

The cost is $50 to $55 per person, depending upon the project selected. The cost includes a board, paint, supplies, snacks and drinks, according to Anna Yoakam, yearbook advisor.

Anyone who knows Jan Helser will love this video and story. Guess who stopped in for a visit? Click here to watch the one-of-a-kind story.

1948 graduate of Ada High School

Robert E. Wagner, 89, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at 11:01 a.m. at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his wife and loving family.

He was born on June 9, 1930, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Louie P. and Helen K. (Nusbaum) Wagner who preceded him in death.  On June 25, 1950, he married Twila L. Henry and she survives in Ada.

Robert formerly worked at the Triplett Electric of Bluffton in the Engineering Department from 1948 to 1953 and he was a lifelong farmer.  He was a lifetime member of the Bethel Church of Christ, Ada.  Robert was a 1948 graduate of Ada High School.

A win would get Ada back in the playoff hunt

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - After running up 120 points in its last two games, the high-powered Ada football team travels to face tough and improving Spencerville Friday in week six.

The two-time defending NWC champion Bearcats defeated previously unbeaten Allen East 21-7 in week five at Harrod. They have won two in a row and are 3-2 overall (2-0 NWC).

Spencerville is 1-1 at home while the Bulldogs are 2-1 on the road. The Bearcats beat Perry 35-16 in their opener, then lost 21-6 to Parkway and at tough LCC 41-27. They then downed Paulding 44-20 in their league lidlifter.

By Mark Badertscher, OSU Extension Educator
During the month of August, Hardin Extension volunteer rainfall reporters received an average of 2.63 inches of rain. 

Phil Epley recorded 1.39 inches for Liberty Township, totaling 20.6 inches for the growing season from April 15. The township totals are listed below this story.

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