Below are links to 24 Icon articles that are distributed in print form to the Ada Public Library, Beatitudes and Vancrest of Ada. This is the fourth issue of the Ada Icon Highlights.
Dear readers,
In November 2025, I particularly enjoyed reporting on volunteers and Village of Ada workers who decorated Depot Park for the holidays, and having a stage-side seat for Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel’s visit to the Ada Schools to promote the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge.
I want to give a huge thank you to J.D. Fleece and photographer Mark Andreasen for the information and photos provided for our coverage of the VFW flag retirement ceremonies.
Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, December 1-7. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.
In 2025, the U.S. Treasury announced that it would no longer mint pennies. The cost of producing the U.S. penny increased to 3.69 cents per penny. Some Ohio businesses have begun rounding prices up or down to the nearest 5-cent increment. Will you be glad, sad or "meh" to see the penny go?
Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, November 24-27. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.
For the Thanksgiving weekend, I tried my hand at an Icon poll, What's your favorite on the Thanksgiving menu? Let's just say there were a few technical difficulties/operator errors. Dressing came out #1 with a whopping 7 votes.
Have ideas for the Icon poll? Please send them to [email protected] or call 567-400-4266.
Among the reasons to gather for Thanksgiving, the family or "friendsgiving" meal usually gets the most attention. Why the hype? What makes your taste buds the most excited among these traditional holiday dishes?
