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Pirate scheduled opener vs. Leipsic was postponed due to high winds

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA – The Ada High School softball team opened its season with a convincing 13-3 victory at Lima Senior on a windy and cool Monday evening, March 24.

“We had several girls get hits, and everyone got to play,” said fourth-year Ada head coach Jeff Bassitt.

The Bulldogs plated eight runs in the third inning to break open a scoreless tie and pave a path to the win.

Ada starts out 1-0 after the non-league triumph, while LS fell to 0-1.

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Provided by Ada Alumni Association
The Ada Community Garage Sale is Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Ada Schools K-12 Gym.

This fundraiser helps the association provide alumni scholarships. They are asking  the community to pitch in these ways:

  • Rent a table (Garage Sale or Vendor Items)
  • Spread the word
  • Come out and shop

Ada Alumni Association
Find them on Facebook
[email protected]

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March 24, 2025 Press Release from Ada Police Department

On March 23, 2025, at 12:35 a.m., an Ada officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation near State Route 81 and State Route 235 in the Village of Ada. The vehicle failed to stop and continued West bound at approximately 80-85 miles-per-hour.

Near the 1200 block of State Route 81 the vehicle lost  control and struck a piece of farm equipment on someone’s property. The vehicle flipped and came to rest. The driver, Carson Shafer, exited the vehicle and ran from the Ada officer. 

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The Ada Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of March 24-29. For further details and dates, visit www.adalibrary.org/calendar.

Monday, March 24

Chess Club - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 25

Tween Time (6th grade) - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Family Storytime - 6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26

Tech Assistance - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Family Storytime - 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Chair Zumba - 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.

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Spring is here and the weather is....? Unpredictable. The Icon is ready for garage sale season and FREE garage sale ads on both AdaIcon.com/classifieds, BlufftonIcon.com/classifieds, and our combined Garage Sale Map. Ads are limited to the Bluffton+ area including Arlington, Beaverdam, Columbus Grove, Jenera, Mt.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

In a presentation to Ada Council on March 18, Aspen Energy representatives Jay Sell and Ray Finnegan reported that they do not recommend moving forward immediately with creating electricity and gas aggregation programs due to current high rates. 

They referenced a report from electric and gas supplier NRG that shows prices have gone up since aggregation approval by Ada voters in November 2024. 

They recommended that council consider legislation that would allow the mayor to sign a contract with same-day notice.

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