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Wilson Sporting Goods and union workers reach contract agreement in Ada

Business

/ Oct 22, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On the evening of Thursday, October 22, members of Local 1385 of the Workers United Chicago and Midwest Joint Board approved a new contract with Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada, Ohio. The contract passed with a vote of 62-30.

Local president Derek Gibson told the Icon that this is the closest workers have come to striking at the plant. There were five union members in the bargaining committee, who were all new to negotiations. The contract is good for three years and will expire in October 2029.

Union workers make statement on negotiations with Wilson Football Factory

By Alec Keller

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Community Meal at St. Mark Lutheran, October 28

Events

/ Oct 24, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church will be hosting its free Community Meal on Wednesday, October 28, from 5:00 to 6:30, or when they run out (like last month).

The menu for October is spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, fruit, and cookie.

You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.

There is a limit of 8 meals per vehicle unless you call 419-792-0911 prior to noon on Monday. This will help organizers calculate how much they need to prepare.

If you do need more than 8 meals, please come in for carry-out or dine-in to help keep the drive-up line moving faster.

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Letter: Civic engagement and advocacy

Letters

/ Oct 24, 2026

By Xander Wells
Ada Village Councilor

In my opinion, elected representatives need to reach out to community members and organizations to be effective advocates for their community.

Too often, we see our representatives wait until something is affecting them personally to have a desire to make a change. On the local level, this isn’t necessarily due to corruption or bribes, but due to personal interest coming before constituents' interest.

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Weekend Doctor: What you need to know about flu season

Health

/ October 24, 2026

By Jennifer Campbell, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Physicans Plus Urgent Care

Linke joins CNB as VP Business Banking Officer

Business

/ October 24, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Citizens National Bank (CNB) is pleased to welcome Courtney Linke as a VP Business Banking Officer in its Lima market. Courtney will be working with businesses, offering commercial loans and lines of credit, as well as aiding with cash management solutions.

Bulldog boys soccer edged by Ashland Crestview in 1-0 sectional

Sports

/ October 23, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

ASHLAND__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to Ashland Crestview in their defensive Div. V sectional final tournament battle Thursday night, Oct. 22.