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By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of ONU Healthwise Pharmacy 

On August 25, 1939, the Wizard of Oz movie was released in the United States based on the novel written by L. Frank Baum. One of the more iconic scenes in the movie was when Dorothy, Toto and the Cowardly Lion were lulled to sleep by a field of poppies. Poppies are a bright and beautiful red flower and are often used as a symbol of remembrance. You can see them worn on Memorial Day and Veterans Day to honor the sacrifice of our military.  

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Community resources for mental health and recovery, local stories and hope  

LIMA __ The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen,  Auglaize, and Hardin Counties has launched a new podcast: We Care Conversations. Hosted by Cody Ridenour and Elisa Bradley, the monthly podcast features conversations with guests about mental health, recovery and the stigmas that keep people from getting help.  

Ridenour is a media professional who’s worked with the MHRSB for over a decade, helping the public learn about services but approaching mental health with the curiosity of someone still learning. 

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Richard A. “Dick” Klingler, age 81, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. 

He was born on September 24, 1943 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Keith and Annabelle (Routt) Klingler.  

Dick retired from United Aircraft in Forest, Ohio. 

He is survived by a brother, Robert Klingler of Ada; two sisters: Martha King of Alger and Mary Paul of LaFayette; and several nieces and nephews.  

He was preceded in death by two brothers: William Klingler and George Klingler; and a sister, Elsie Mae Klingler. 

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Tuesday, April 15 is the first Ada Cloverbuds meeting for 2025. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Community Health Professionals.

Cloverbuds is 4-H for kids in K-2nd grade that are at least 5 years old by January 1, 2025.

See attachment for additional details.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Editor, Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon

I get a kick out of having a custom design on the Ada and Bluffton Icons. Starting today, you'll find improved browsability at the bottom of the home page where Historical, Obituaries, Photo Gallery and Video are now featured.

The photo gallery now plays as a slideshow. When you click on a photo, the Icon now takes you to the original post and caption.

The Historical and Video items cycle when you refresh the page using your browser. 

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By Cort Reynolds

BLOOMDALE – The visiting Ada High School softball team lost a tight 2-1 pitcher’s duel to Blanchard Valley Conference rival Elmwood on Monday, April 14.

Elmwood tied the game with a run in the fourth, then scored the eventual winning run in the fifth. The Bulldog girls had chances to score but couldn’t get the timely hit.

Ada senior pitcher Jenna Bassitt went all six innings. She struck out five and allowed six hits with no walks. She permitted one earned run.

“We had our chances, it was two good teams going at it,” said fourth-year Bulldog head coach Jeff Bassitt. “We didn’t get the hits when we needed them.”

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