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2016's weather in five words: Hotter and dryer than normal

Here's some weather facts and figures, highs and lows
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 5, 2017

How will you remember 2016?

One way is to think of the weather. Here’s some facts and figures to help – provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

In the Ada-Bluffton-Pandora area 2016 records include:
62.9 - Average maximum temperature
43.6 - Average minimum temperature
53.2 - Average temperature
0 - Absolute minimum temperature
29.05 inches – Precipitation
22.1 inches – Snowfall
Normal annual averages:
37.05 inches – Precipitation
50.3 – Normal average temperatures (60+ year average)

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Ben Vereen performs at Freed Center Bigg Theatre Jan. 28

He's appeared in Wicked, Fosse, Hair, Grind and lots more
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 5, 2017

Popular entertainer Ben Vereen will perform to The Freed Center, Biggs Theatre in one performance at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28. Tickets are now on sale in Freed Center box office.

Few entertainers today are as accomplished or as versatile as Vereen. His  performances on stage and screen transcend time and have been woven into the fabric of our country’s artistic legacy.

On Broadway, Vereen has appeared in Wicked, Fosse, I’m Not Rappaport, Hair, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, Grind, Jelly’s Last Jam and A Christmas Carol.

His role in Pippin garnered him both the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for “Best Actor in a Musical.”

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Blaze engulfs Ada residence

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 5, 2017

Dennis "Doc" Garbrecht was rushed to the hospital, then life-flighted to Columbus, with non life-threatening injuries following a fire at his home in Ada on Thursday morning. More photos by Ken Collins below.

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Four departments respond to East North Street house fire

Ada man life-flighted to Columbus; injuries non-threatening
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 5, 2017

Photos by Ken Collins
Story by Monty Siekerman
Dennis "Doc" Garbrecht was rushed to the hospital, then life-flighted to Columbus, with non life-threatening injuries following a fire at his home in Ada on Thursday morning.

He is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation. His wife, Helen "Peg" Garbrecht, was uninjured.

The two-story yellow house at 301 E. North, on the southeast corner of SR 81 and North Simon, was heavily damaged despite the efforts of four fire departments: Ada, Lafayette, Alger and McGuffey.

MORE PHOTOS BELOW -

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Got news? Call me!

Posted by Beth Downing on Thursday, January 5, 2017

Got news? The Ada Icon editor Monty Siekerman welcomes news and photo ideas. Call or text 419-303-3439 or email him at [email protected]. The Ada Icon---where Ada gets its news. Check us out at w.w.w.adaicon.com and on Facebook.

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Maxine Clingerman featured in Vancrest's "Residential Spotlight"

She enjoys making hanging baskets from yarn
Posted by Beth Downing on Thursday, January 5, 2017

According to the newsletter, Maxine is always a happy, warm, and loving girl. Her birthday is June 13 and she attended Dunkirk schools as a youngster.

A favorite food of Maxine’s is a tender roast with gravy that just falls apart. In the summer time, you can find Maxine sitting outside enjoying the beautiful weather even though fall is her favorite season. We just celebrated her favorite holiday of Christmas as well.

Maxine was married three times with her last one being for 40+ years to Cletus. Maxine has seven children, two boys and five girls. Maxine recalled her favorite vacation as the one she took with her family to Disney World.

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