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Letter: Ada First UMC to celebrate 10-year building anniversary

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 3, 2025

Artifacts from prior churches sought for March 16 celebration

From Rev. Brandi Grant-Rigsby and Ada First UMC 10-Year Anniversary Planning Team 

Greetings,

“We are the church, you are the church. We are the church together!”

Can you believe it will soon be 10 years that we have been in our current church building? A decade of Sunday services, baptisms, weddings, memorial services, potlucks, meetings, missions, and Sunday school classes!

A little history—Methodism originated in Ada in 1852 with a few settlers who began a class meeting in an old school house on Main Street and Montfort Avenue. In 1861, the Methodists assisted the Presbyterians in building the old Presbyterian Church and they worshipped together!

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Letter: Invitation to support Athletic Boosters reverse raffle

Posted by Staff on Thursday, February 27, 2025

From the Ada Athletic Boosters

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Ada Athletic Boosters will be holding their Annual Reverse Raffle at Liberty Oaks. Our organization provides support to all athletes at Ada Schools. This past year we have supported: 
 

Hudl technology    
Senior banners  
$40/player per team      
Elementary sports league dues/fees  
Wrestling mat  
Football runout tunnel     
Deposit for Boys Soccer at Crew Stadium 		 Swim Caps 
Programs for all seasons      
$100/new cheerleader 
Coaching fees/dues
Track timing system
Cheer Pom Poms
Whiteboards for HS locker rooms

 

We are looking for donations to the event. It can be a monetary donation or any item that you would like to give. If you choose to donate and item or money, we will list your business or individual name on a sponsor board.

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Letter: Thank you, Chad Hays, for new "Scout Shed"

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Girl Scout cookies are here! You can find them at local booths beginning this weekend, February 14. 

One place in Ada you will find them is at Hays Insurance drive-through, but there's a difference this year. Chad Hays, owner of Hays Insurance, has turned what used to be an ATM into a "Scout Shed," complete with heat, electricity, a bench and shelves.

The local Girl Scouts will not have to be outside in the cold at that site and you can purchase your cookies at the window.

The Girl Scouts and Hardin County want to offer a warm thank you to Chad Hays for this example of his community involvement.

To find cookie booths near you, visit https://www.gswo.org/en/cookies/find-cookies.html#notify
 

LaDonna Compton
Hardin County Girl Scout Cookie Coordinator

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Letter: Ada resident objects to proposed water rate increase, pricing by volume

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 24, 2025

To the Icon editor:

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Letter: Customer appreciation in January

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

By Amber Simon
Buckeye East Coffee Shop

We so appreciate our customers, especially during the month of January.

The three J’s are a known struggle for those in retail and small town businesses: January, June and July.

This tracks for the small businesses in Ada. We rely heavily on the college community. And with the college off for winter break until the end of January, it can be tough.

However, I want to thank our locals for pushing in last week. As we were still slow, we have climbed from the previous years. We are still in a season of growth and we know that is due to locals supporting us and sharing about us with friends and family.

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Letter: Raines and Preston recognized at Ohio Fair Managers conference 

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 6, 2025

Provided by OSU Extension Hardin County

Amanda Raines, 4-H Youth Development Educator in Hardin County, was  recognized as Hardin County's Outstainding Fair Supporter at a breakfast hosted by the Ohio Department of Agriculture at the Ohio Fair Manager's Association annual convention on Friday, January 3.  

Amanda's passion for the youth of Hardin County goes well beyond the duties of her job description. She invests countless hours specifically at our fair including working with our Junior Fair Board, assisting with ribbons and awards, supporting junior fair entries, assisting with risk management and so much more.  

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