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Joan M. Lenhart worked for Liberty National Bank and Sodexo

Joan M. Lenhart, age 87, of Ada, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2023 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 8, 1935 in Newburgh, New York to Everett and Mildred (Brewster) Brundage who preceded her in death.  On August 30, 1957 Joan married Donald F. Lenhart and he preceded her in death on February 15, 1999. 

Donald Bryan served in the U.S. Navy

Donald Franklin Bryan, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.  

He was born on April 2, 1958, in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul and Helen (Brinkman) Bryan.  Don married Tamara Lee Brumett in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 17, 1979 they were married for forty-four years.

PHOTO Portfolio gift from twenty years ago

The Ada Icon was re-gifted this portfolio marking Ada's sesquicentennial. Can you tell us about it? Email [email protected].

Chamber membership mixer on October 18

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership mixer on Wednesday, October 18 at The Inn at Ohio Northern University from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Director Lindsay Walden Hollar notes, "We will discuss Small Business Saturday and our Merry on Main event. After our meeting, we encourage you to head to the Ada School Board candidate forum being hosted at the Dicke College at 7:00 p.m. 

Rosemary Miller worked for Upper Scioto Valley Schools

Rosemary Miller, age 77, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 9:28 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

Rosemary was born on September 17, 1946 in Albion, Michigan to the late Rev. Seward and Mary (Hurt) Dyer. On January 1, 1993 Rosemary married Daniel Miller and he survives in Alger. 

Thomas named Ohio Outstanding Master Gardener

HARDIN COUNTY__Kim Thomas was one of ten individuals recognized as “Outstanding Master Gardener Volunteer” at the 2023 MGV State Conference Awards Program held October 12-14.

The local Hardin County OSU Extension group was also nominated for four other state awards at the conference. The project ‘Educational Native Plants Landscape Beds’ was recognized as the state winner in the “Community Service Outstanding MGV Project” award category for small sized groups.

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