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Police docket for Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Dec. 31

  • Handled suspicious noise complaint on college
  • Report taken for theft on E Lincoln
  • Handled suspicious vehicle complaint on Lincoln
  • Handled well being check on Edwards
  • Handled non injury accident at Main & Lincoln, report taken
  • Report taken for theft
  • Assist EMS on N Main St

Jan. 1

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First week of new year, daily highs just above freezing

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The first week of the new year experienced highs slightly above freezing and lows in mostly in the teens. Here's the report from Guy Verhoff, Icon weather observer.
Date  Maximum  Minimum Prec.
1          31              14
2          22                5
3          28              12           trace
4          27              16
5          36              17
6          35              26
7          35              21

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Mary VanAtta was Ada real estate agent; worked in Ada schools and at ONU

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, January 7, 2013

Mary J. VanAtta, 80, died at 4:43 p.m. Jan. 4, 2013, at her residence in Ada.

She was born Oct. 29, 1932, in Saginaw, Mich., to Bert E. and Frances A. Portwine Francisco, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 10, 1951, she married Lloyd C. VanAtta, who survives in Ada.

Mrs. VanAtta worked at Ohio Northern University, Ada Exempted Village School District and was a successful real estate agent. She graduated from Alpena High School in the Class of 1950.

She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church and Sugar Grove United Methodist Women. Her generous spirit was displayed by volunteering for Lima Memorial Health System and Hardin County Hospice of Kenton.

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Bob Asher owned "This and That Shop"

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, January 7, 2013

Charles "Bob" Asher, 77, died at 9:46 p.m. Jan. 3, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born June 29, 1935, in Hyden, Ky., to Charlie and Polly Maggard Asher, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 24, 1953, he married Alberta Kimbler, who survives in Alger. They were married for 59 years.

Mr. Asher was self-employed as owner of the furniture store This & That Shop, Ada. He had also worked at B.F. Goodrich. He was an Army veteran serving from 1954 to 1956, and with the Army Reserves until 1960. He was a member of the Coon Hunters Kennel Club, Harrod.

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Ada Water Works Plant

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 7, 2013

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How many Ada residents can identify this building? It's the old Ada waterworks plant. It was located east of the railroad depot. (From the collection of Leland Crouse)

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Bradley Smith wins Icon's college football bowl contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 7, 2013

Bradley Smith won this year's Icon football college bowl contest. Smith correctly picked 19 winners. Six contestants were one win behind the winner. The Icon will hold a Super Bowl contest coming coon.

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