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And the walls came tumbling down

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

It's not Jericho in the year 1400 BCE, but the walls came tumbling down Monday at the site of the former First Baptist Church of Ada, in the 100 block of East Highland Avenue, where many a sermon was preached and weddings and funerals were held. Watch the Icon for more information tonight.

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6th grade boys and girls tip off tourney set

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting teams for its inaugural sixth grade boys’ and girls’ tip-off tournament in December, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

Boys’ division play is Saturday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Girls’ division play is Sunday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All games are at BFR, 216 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Registration fee per team is $200. Registration takes place now through Nov. 30. There is an eight-team limit in each division and three games are guaranteed during the tournaments.

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5th-6th grade volleyball tournaments in November

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Bluffton Family Recreation will hold fifth and sixth grade girls’ volleyball tournaments on two consecutive weekends in November, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

A fifth grade tournament is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8. A sixth grade tournament is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15. Matches are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The cost per team is $200. The tournament has three guaranteed games with random seeding. All matches are at BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Teams may register on line at www.bfronline.net between Oct. 1 and Oct. 30. For more information contact Bluffton Family Recreation at 419-358-4150.

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35 yearbook staffs ago

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 28, 2015

That's right - here's the 1980-81 Ada High School yearbook staff. Names are under the photo. Are you in this picture?

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2-hour early release at Ada schools on Tuesdy

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 28, 2015

There is a scheduled 2-hour early release for students of Ada Schools on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

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Roger Nichols was a 1968 graduate of USV

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 28, 2015

Roger L. Nichols, 64, died on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, at 12:29 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on Oct. 14, 1950 in McGuffey, Ohio, to Robert L. and Marie (Hicks) Nichols who preceded him in death. Roger was previously married to Peggy Shepherd and she survives in Kenton.

He was a 1968 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School. Roger retired in 2006 from Ford Engine Plant of Lima after working for 35 years. He was an associate member of the New Birth Living World Ministries, Inc. of Alger.

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