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Firefighter training simulates a rural fire without access to hydrants

Police/Fire/EMS

/ Aug 27, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__On August 24, members of the Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department conducted training on rural water pumping operations. Because portions of our response area do not have access to fire hydrants, the ability to establish and maintain a reliable water supply is an important part of our fire suppression operations.

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Ada enlists future first responders at National Night Out

Events

/ Aug 26, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Ada's first celebration of National Night Out on August 5 was full of enthusiasm among hosts and guests. The highly organized event was well staffed with Village of Ada, Liberty Township, Hardin County and Ohio Highway Patrol representatives and many volunteers. Some 34 organizations and individuals supported the event (listed below).

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OPEN POLL: What do farmers wish non-farmers knew?

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/ Aug 26, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott / TAKE THE POLL

Can you tell from the Icons that Ada and Bluffton are located amidst the lush farmland of Northwest Ohio? On my editor's wish list is a column that helps connect village residents with the surrounding agricultural acres.

Here's your invitation: provide a list of agricultural topics that you, as village residents or as nearby farmers, wish were more widely understood. I'll get the party started with a few topics, and you are invited to add others. One poll will be open to Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon readers.

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Bulldog girls soccer win vs. Ft. Jennings

Sports

/ August 27, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

FT. JENNINGS__The visiting Ada High School girls soccer team used a big second half to defeat Fort Jennings 3-1 in a non-league match on Wednesday, August 26.

The Bulldog girls improved to 4-0-1 with the one-sided road victory.