You are here

Ada's latest news

SR 81 detour between Ada and Dola begins Sept 9

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that State Route 81 culvert replacement will impact traffic and close a section east of Ada beginning September 9.

State Route 81 at the intersection of County Road 95, approximately four miles east of the village of Ada, will close for approximately 12 days for a culvert replacement.

Detour:  U.S. 68 to U.S. 30 to SR 235, back to SR 81.

Citizens Sheriff’s Academy now taking applications

Tuesday evenings, Sept. 24-Oct. 29

Hardin County Sheriff's Office, 1025 S. Main St., Kenton

Sheriff Keith Everhart has announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Hardin County Citizens Sheriff’s Academy, to be conducted on consecutive Tuesdays from September 24 to October 29. The sessions are planned for 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The Academy will provide participants with a working knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office. It explains aspects of the Sheriff’s responsibilities using classroom and hands-on participation to provide an overview of the talents, skills, diversity and quality of the Sheriff’s Office. 

PHOTO Hello, September 2024

Share items on the Icon's Community Calendar: email date, time and location to [email protected] or tag us @adaicon on Facebook. Have more to share? Send us a media release with additional details and contact information.

Blood shortage: Severe weather strains Red Cross blood supply

The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply. 

Those in unaffected areas are urged to make an appointment to give now. 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

  • Bluffton High School, 106 W. College Ave
  • 8:30 a.m. - 01:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

  • St. Mary's Catholic Church, 160 North Spring Street, Bluffton
  • 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Monday, September 23, 2024

Ada Bulldog volleyball loses tri-match at Arlington

By Cort Reynolds

ARLINGTON – The Ada High School volleyball team dropped both matches of a non-league triangular event Saturday morning at Arlington with Hardin Northern.
The Bulldogs fell to the Red Devils in straight sets, and lost to the HN Polar Bears in three games to drop to 3-3 this season.

Arlington improved its record to 6-1, while Northern is 2-4.

First up, Ada lost to host Arlington by a 25-20, 25-21 count.

Bulldog senior Tess Griffith came up with seven digs and knocked down four kills. Classmate libero Jenna Bassitt hustled up 13 digs. 

Junior Anna Conley and sophomore Brooklyn Andreasen each hit four kills.

Ada Bulldog football wins big vs. Buckeye Central

ADA __ The Ada High School football team jumped ahead on the very first play and went on to a 42-0 romp over visiting Buckeye Central in the home season opener on a hot Friday night, August 30.

Senior Kaine Fisher returned the opening kickoff 85 yards to paydirt to score the first of his three touchdowns. Ada was in complete control all the way and led 35-0 at the half.

The Bulldog defense recorded its first shutout since a 28-0 win over Delphos Jefferson in week seven last year.

Pages