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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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Home and inaugural BVC opener vs. Liberty-Benton on April 2

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School baseball team returns nine lettermen and several starters this spring under third-year head coach Toby Smith.

The Bulldogs gained valuable experience playing many youngsters last spring during a 2-16 campaign where they went 0-8 in their final season as a member of the Northwest Conference.

“We got better as the season went along,” said coach Smith. “We played well in a 3-1 tournament loss to Pandora-Gilboa. We have the same group back and they are progressing well. There is a lot of growth to be made.”

Pictured above, L-R, the varsity Ada baseball team, from left: Connor McKean, Kaine Fisher, Ethan Lawrence, Levi Green, Blake Zoladz. Row 2: Thaddeus Smith, Colt Archer, Wes Mowery, Brody Rister, Xavier Smith, Andrew Allen. Row 3: head coach Toby Smith, Mason Wibley, Grady Curtis, assistant coaches Ezra Dietering and Sean Anderson. Absent: Tyler Stauffer.

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Manheim, PA - The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the 2024 NCAA Division III Team Scholar All-America Awards. Ohio Northern University claimed the top spot with an impressive team GPA of 3.899, showcasing the program's commitment to academic and athletic excellence.

The top five programs in this year's rankings are:

Ohio Northern University – 3.899

Heidelberg University – 3.82

Augsburg University – 3.81

Washington and Lee University – 3.747

St. John Fisher University – 3.73

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