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Ada will celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 5

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/ Aug 03, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Police and community partnerships will bring the first National Night Out celebration to Ada on Wednesday, August 5. This family event will include free food, free pool admission and free door prize drawings.

The event takes place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at War Memorial Park. Activity stations include Touch-a-Truck, a tactical equipment display, fingerprinting station, Junior Officer swearing-in, safety information booth, and Meet the Chief.

Save August 22 for the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival

Events

/ Aug 04, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate a major milestone with the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival, taking place Saturday, August 22, from 5–11 p.m. at Ada Depot Park.

What began a decade ago as a celebration of Ada’s rich football history has grown into one of the community’s favorite summer events. This year’s festival will feature an evening packed with family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, drinks and plenty of football spirit.

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Letter: Ada High School Film Club seeks sponsors for 80-member club

Letters

/ Aug 04, 2026

By David Ames

Over the last 12 or so years, I’ve been able to establish the Ada Film Club at Ada High School. What began as a single meeting with 12 kids has now grown to a group of 80 students, two advisors (myself and Christina Bowden) and 10-15 meetings a year.

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ICYMI: Ada Icon Highlights for July 2026

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/ August 4, 2026

By Paula Pyzik-Scott

These print highlights include 22 of our 109 new items posted during July 2026. Local businesses and organizations sponsor this free service Including classifieds, community calendar and local contact information.

Ada golfers 2nd at BVC Shootout

Sports

/ August 4, 2026

Shook places 2nd with an 82

By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY __The improved Ada High School boys golf team finished a strong second in the first Blanchard Valley Conference Shootout tournament at the Findlay Country Club on Monday, August 3.