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Mae Sizemore visitation on Tuesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Mae Sizemore, 91, died on Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 6:20 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

She was born on June 11, 1923, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Joe and Rosa (Warrix) Calhoun who preceded her in death. On Nov. 25, 1940 she married John P. Sizemore and he died on Sept. 23, 2010.

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Cedar Cove - that little piece of Heaven - now closed to public

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Cedar Cove is now closed to the public.

The popular swimming and fishing pond and gardens located three miles north of Ada on State Route 235 has been sold by Monty Siekerman.

For the past 14 years, Cedar Cove has played host to numerous garden clubs, Bible studies, birthday parties, and weddings.

During a hot summer, the land has drawn more than 10,000 people for swimming, fishing, Frisbee, or just plain relaxing...all free to those who wanted to visit.

The garden contains more than 250 varieties of trees and shrubs. The property has been described by many as "a little piece of Heaven" and "peaceful."

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Ada police log May 18-24

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on Tuesday, May 26, 2015

May 18th
-          Handled a suspicious activity complaint
-          Traffic stop warning for equipment
-          Traffic stop warning for equipment
-          Handled an abandoned vehicle complaint
-          Handled a non-injury accident, report taken
-          Assist other agency
-          Handled a juvenile matter
-          Handled a parking complaint
-          Handled a juvenile matter
-          Handled a possible breaking & entering complaint
-          Handled a threats complaint
-          Handled a reckless driver complaint
-          Traffic stop warning for no headlights

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$16 million water treatment plant on schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 22, 2015

Construction is on schedule for Ada's new $16 million water treatment plant on East Lincoln.

Here, men work atop the three clarifier tanks, which will make the water more clear.

There were 40 workers on site Friday afternoon. Completion date: May of 2016.
(Monty Siekerman photo)

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School's out!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 22, 2015

The seconds ticked down on the 2014-15 school year on Friday.

Even with a two-hour early release, for some it seemed too long. Others, yes, a few tears fell.

The Ada school year is history. The Icon recorded many elementary student saying goodbye and embracing summer.

Here's our photo essay. 

OPEN THE PHOTOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR THE ENTIRE SET.

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Door opens to summer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 22, 2015

Mrs. Smittle opens the door to summer as Ada elementary students leave school on the last day of the school year. Check the story below for lots more photos.

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