HARROD__The Ada High School golf team won a close dual match over visiting Pandora-Gilboa at the Colonial Hills Golf Course on Monday, August 25.
The Bulldog linksters defeated the Rockets, 204-210. Ada was led by junior Brody Rister, who earned match medalist honors with a nine-hole round of 39.
Ada improved to 2-1 in dual match play with the win. Winless P-G fell to 0-4 after the defeat.
Preliminary minutes for the August 18 meeting of the Liberty Township Park District have been provided as attached.
Two new commissioners are serving on the park board: Jamie Hall and Paul Fletcher. The board thanked departing members Fred Reichert and Neal Dumbaugh for their service.
Bids will be accepted for construction of a new concession stand and shelt house.
Ted Griffith and Jeff Bassett asked about getting two new dugouts for the Junior High hirls softball diamond, estimated to cost $8,000. They suggested a 50-50 cost sharing with War Memorial Park.
Iris K. Mumaugh, age 80, of Ridgeway, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home in Ridgeway.
She was born on December 7, 1944 in Alger, Ohio to the late Kelley and Irene (Brewer) Rowe. Iris married Donald P. Mumaugh and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was also previously married to James Crowe.
Football fans are found around the globe. But only in Ada, Ohio can you find the home of the official NFL football, used in every game and in every Super Bowl. On August 23, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce threw a big party celebrating that fact: the Made In Ada Wilson Football Festival. Many traditions have been developed over the nine-year history of the event and two new contests spiced up the evening.
Editor's note: On a Monday morning my to-do list is pretty long. It's also nice to take a look at the Icon's "done" list, the week that was, Monday-Sunday.
The August 21 meeting of the Ada Board of Education began with an introduction to a large “freshman class” of teachers and staff. In a pre-meeting reception, board members were introduced to 13 individuals who are new to the district.
By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System
Donating blood at blood drives is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to the community. It is a simple, generous act that has the power to save lives and make a real difference for patients in need. Every day, hospitals and emergency centers rely on blood donations to treat individuals undergoing surgery, recovering from accidents, battling cancer, or managing chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease. Because blood cannot be manufactured, donors must give it freely. This makes regular blood drives an essential part of the healthcare system and a lifeline for countless patients.
