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Community Organization

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Natalie Sleesman, President, 567-204-8784
Meets at 8 a.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of the month; Lindsay Walden Hollar, director, 567-204-7118
[email protected] Athletic Boosters meetings are the 2nd Monday of every month in the school cafeteria.
ADA BOY SCOUTS Pack 124
Meets at 7 p.m. on first Tuesday of each month at school cafeteria
Located on the Lincoln Ave. side of the Ada First Presbyterian Church; email [email protected]
ADA KIWANIS CLUB
CONTACT Joe Ferguson EMAIL [email protected]
Meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. at Center on Central. Paul Fletcher, 419-235-1533.
PHONE (419) 788-1088, SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook
(419) 634-5220 CONTACT: Laurie Laird [email protected]
Moderated Facebook group to provide information regarding feral or outdoor cats in Ada
FOSS AGIN MEYER AMERICAN LEGION POST 185
Meets at the VFW 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., P.O. Box 42, Ada, OH 45810
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St., (419) 634-5246 (library phone)
Address 1552 St. Rt. 235, Phone (567) 674-3068
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m., 2147 State Route 235, 419-634-5096

Church

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316 S. Main St. - 419-634-2407
111 Central Ave - 419-235-7307
201 S. Main St. - 419-634-5661
301 N. Main St. - 419-634-4626
1047 St. Rt. 235 - 419-634-6132
7050 St. Rt. 235, Alger - 419-757-4501
101 Montville St, Alger - 419-757-7100
4014 Co. Rd. 304, - 419-326-8552
4227 N. Hardin Rd. - 419-649-5364
123 E Buckeye Ave (in Buckeye East) [email protected]
350 W. North Ave - 419-634-8041
321 N. Gilbert St. - 419-634-2554
Office 222 E. Highland Ave - 419-675-1162
125 S. Johnson St. - 419-634-8956
St. Paul's United Church of Christ
4443 TR 25, Ada • 419
4945 St. Rt. 81 - 419-634-6303

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CLASSIFIEDS

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  • Properties for sale or for rent
  • Vehicles for sale
  • Business services

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ADVERTISING

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Looking to make a big announcement? Ask about our NEW Media Splash package, a classified, display (flyer) and Facebook combo.

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Ada Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Ohio News Media Association
  • Online News Association

Classified Ads

POLICY UPDATE BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024
FREE ADS Include help wanted, garage sales, card of thanks, lost and found, wanted, and free items. Non-profit events of interest are free for 10 days.

$1/DAY ADS Items for sale and ticketed events. Items for sale including cars, trucks, real estate or business services. Please provide up to 75 words for $1/day, minimum 10 days. Includes clickable links and phone numbers, one attachement (jpg. png or pdf).

Email ads to [email protected]. Call 567-400-4266 with questions but we will need your ad electronically. Payment must be received in advance. Payable by credit card or by check to Ada Icon, P.O. Box 31, Bluffton, OH 45817.

For sale

FOR SALE: KEITH'S HARDWARE, 106 S. JOHNSON ST. ADA

Established Hardware Store with a loyal customer base, affiliated with Do It Best, located in the charming small town of Ada, Northwestern Ohio. This thriving business has been serving the community and is housed in an impressive 8,000 square feet metal building, offering ample space for a wide range of products. All showings will be after hours and Listing Agent will be present at all showings. Please call to arrange a private viewing, Becky Neville, Realtor, 419-230-2250, [email protected], Del Cogar, Realtor, 567-301-9264, [email protected]


4 BR house on Township Road 55, Ada

All the charm of a century home with all the amenities of a new built. The custom oak kitchen with granite counter tops. Outdoor are two decks, firepit, covered porches, and ¾ acre pond. Please call to arrange a private viewing, Becky Neville Realtor, 419-230-2250, [email protected]


Events of interest

PUNT PASS & KICK (PPK) REGISTRATION OPEN 

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce to host Punt, Pass & Kick USA, Inc. sactioned competition on Sunday, June 2 at ONU's Dial-Roberson Stadium.

REGISTRATION 4:00 P.M. - COMPETITION 6:00 P.M.

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION ONLINE

 


DRUG TAKE BACK DAY ON APRIL 27

OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital is partnering with Ohio Northern University  to host a drug take back day from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 27.

The Ada location is at S. Main and E. College Ave. Expired or unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, medicated lotions and sunscreens may be dropped off. Only medications from personal homes will be accepted. No syringes will be accepted.


April 27 Relay for Life at King Horn Field House

Saturday is going to be a busy day in Ada! Colleges Against Cancer is hosting their annual Relay For Life at Ohio Northern University. It’s going to be a day filled with fun for a great cause. Details and donations HERE.


Notices

UTILITY AGGREGATION

The Village of Ada will host two informational sessions with background on governmental utility aggregation (gas and electricity) prior to putting the issue on the ballot for Ada residents. 

The events are scheduled for April 27 and May 4 at 10:00 a.m., at the Historic Depot, 112 Central Ave., Ada. Representatives from Aspen Energy will provide information and answer questions from Ada residents.


Wanted

USED COUCH OR LOVESEAT

I am looking for a gently used couch or loveseat. Please contact 419-549-2654. You may call or text thank you.


VEHICLE STORAGE SPACE

Wanted: an enclosed garage or storage area for my classic car in the Bluffton or Ada area. It needs to be at least 20 feet long with an electric outlet. Contact Philip Compton - 419-604-6268 - [email protected].


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Hardin County Museum is looking for individuals to help with one-room schoolhouse activities provided to area schools.  Dates are May 7-9. 

Lake of Lights is looking for individuals to help with upkeep of event signs. The date for this event is May 10.

The New Hope Ministry Park homeless shelter is looking for individuals to help paint and decorate a “family room.”  The date for this event is May 10.

To volunteer, call 419-675-1860 or email [email protected]

 


Card of Thanks

THANK YOU AD GUIDELINES
The Icon will post up to 10 lines/100 words in a FREE "Thank you" ad for two weeks. Email your ad to [email protected].


For Rent

For Rent in Bluffton

3 bedroom 1 bathroom with garage washroom on quiet residential block recently renovated single family house for rent.

Call 419-231-0741


For Rent in Ada

4 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment for rent newly painted new carpet big back yard plenty of private parking.

Call 419-231-0741


Help wanted

TRUCK DRIVER 

Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for Truck Driver with the following qualifications: Applicant must possess a Class A CDL – Responsible for local driving only -Willing to drive forklift if needed – Work with minimal supervision – Excellent communication skills 

This position works a traditional 5/8 hour day schedule.  Overtime will be scheduled if necessary.  Starting pay for this position is based upon experience.  

Apply on line at www.diamondmb.com/


WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon are looking for writers and photographers to help cover occasional public meetings and events. To set up an informational phone interview with editor Paula Scott, email [email protected] and include phone number. Prior news reporting experience is not required.