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October 2022

AHS volleyball will play Rangers in sectional semis

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 10, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School volleyball team was seeded seventh in the 11-team Div. IV Wapakoneta sectional/district drawing held Sunday, October 9.

Ada (10-10) will play at sixth seed New Knoxville (5-14, 0-7 MAC) in the sectional semifinals Tuesday, October 18 at 6 p.m. 

The Ada/New Knoxville winner will face fifth seed Perry (14-6) at Marion Local in the sectional finals. The winner advances to the district semifinals at Wapakoneta.

New Bremen (19-1) is the top seed, followed by MAC foe Marion Local (16-3) in second. Minster (9-11) is third, with Temple Christian (17-3) seeded fourth.

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Reminder: 5 p.m. Oct. 10 Dig for a Cure with AHS Volleyball

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 10, 2022

Reminder: 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10 is the Dig for a Cure event with AHS Volleyball!

Find more reminders on www.AdaIcon.com/calendar

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Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon office hours update

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 10, 2022

The office of the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will be closed today, October 10, and will be closed for holidays including:

October 10 - Columbus Day / Indigenous People's Day

November 11 - Veterans Day

November 24-25 - Thanksgiving 

December 23-26 - Christmas

December 30-January 2 - New Year

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F&M picnic memorabilia shared

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 10, 2022

The Ada Historical Society is looking for materials from Farmers and Merchants Picnics from earlier years up to about the 1980s.

Here's one submission from Bill Garver on Facebook: 

Ada Tri-County Farmers and Mechanics Fair premium booklet, circa 1883.

Note that is the "mechanics" fair and not yet the "merchants" fair. 

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Blessings for Christmas sign-up and donation opportunities

Posted by Staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022

If you are a family that lives in the Ada School District that is in need this Christmas Season, the Blessings for Christmas program invites you to sign up at the First Presbyterain Church of Ada (corner of Lincoln and Main) on one of the following dates.

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Weekend Doctor: Annual wellness visits

Posted by Staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022

By Jennifer Stull, MD
EasternWoods Family Practice 

Annual wellness visits (AWV) are an important part of an adult's healthy lifestyle. The purpose of an AWV is to develop and maintain a personalized prevention plan to help prevent disease and disability based on your current health and risk factors. Even if you do not have chronic illnesses, it is recommended to have an AWV to be proactive about your health. These visits differ from traditional office visits in which you may be seen for new or acute concerns. 

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Special APL folklore story time on October 11

Posted by Staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022

At 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 11, you're invited to join the Ada Public Library for a special story time full of classic American folklore with guest reader Lauren Williams.

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New Icon holiday plans begin October 10

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, October 8, 2022

Begining on October 10, the office of the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will be closed on federal holidays.

Please continue to send your news, letters and advertising information 24/7 to [email protected].

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Ada Schools opening for Building, Grounds, and Maintenance Supervisor

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, October 8, 2022

Ada Schools seeks a qualified candidate for the Building, Grounds, and Maintenance Supervisor position.  Candidates must have the following qualifications:

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Hardin County Fair champion carcasses evaluated

Posted by Staff on Saturday, October 8, 2022

By Mark Badertscher

The Hardin County Carcass Show of Champions were evaluated Monday, September 19 at Jenkins Meats in Mt. Victory. This year’s event was held in-person and featured OSU Department of Animal Sciences Associate Professor of Meat Science Dr. Lyda Garcia as the judge. She discussed the merits of the winning market livestock carcasses from the 2022 Hardin County Fair.

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