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Historic Lima-built steam locomotive rides again!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 23, 2012

Lima-built steam locomotive Nickel Plate 765 is on the move in Ohio and Indiana this summer. After a weekend excursion on the old Nickel Plate mainline several other opportunities exist to view this famous locomotive that once made frequent trips through nearby Bluffton.

Owned by the Ft. Wayne Railroad Historical Society, steam locomotive no. 765 embarks on one of its busiest excursion season in recent history. July through September will see the 765 operating special passenger trains  for Norfolk Southern’s 30th anniversary, hosting employees and their families across the northern routes of its system.

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Drew Crabtree headed to BGSU; will major in athletic training

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, July 21, 2012

Note: This is the third of several Icon profiles of Ada High School 2012 graduates. Profiles are by Kenzie Fell.

Click here for previous feature - Austin Weber

Drew Crabtree is a 2012 graduate of Ada High School and an extremely well-rounded young man. He not only excelled academically and athletically, but also musically. He participated in baseball and soccer and was named a scholar athlete all four years.

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Coming down

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, July 21, 2012

The fence comes down around the former First United Methodist Church building on Main Street.

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Ada police call log July 9-14

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 19, 2012

Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger, provided The Icon with the following police call logs from July 9 to 14.

July 9th
• Handled alarm drop on E Montford
• Handled unwanted person complaint on E Collage
• Report taken for theft on N Main St
• Handled neighbor trouble complaint on North St

July 10th
• Traffic stop warning for equipment
• Handled well being check on S Johnson
• Assist other agency
• Handled harassment complaint on S Johnson
• Handled neighbor trouble complaint on N Main St
• Traffic stop warning for left of center & speed

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Several local artists in next ArtSpace/Lima exhibit

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 19, 2012

ArtSpace/Lima announces the opening of ArtSpace/Pops: A Fine Craft Invitational in The Ellen Nelson Gallery, Saturday, Aug. 4. The show includes several local artists.

ArtSpace/Pops features all new works by 20 area craftsmen and -women in a joint showing which builds on the success of its predecessor in 2011.

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Clara Mae Kramer visitation Friday in Alger

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 19, 2012

Clara Mae Kramer

Visitation:
Friday, July 20
6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
701 North Front Street
Alger

Service:
Saturday, July 21
10:00 AM
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home
701 North Front Street
Alger

 

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