February 2026

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Two adjacent businesses in the 100 block of S. Main St. in Ada were destroyed by fire on the afternoon and evening of Monday, February 2. Viva Maria restaurant and The Cask Room bar, as well as apartments above them, were thoroughly damaged by fire and partially demolished during firefighting efforts. 

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Patricia Ann Morgan, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on December 1, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Mary (Smith) Wireman.  

Patricia is survived by her four children: Renee Bailey, Robin (Greg) Hodge and James (Amy) Morgan, all of Kenton and Robert Brian; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; three brothers: Tim (De) Wireman, Jeff (Tina) Wireman and Dennis Wireman; and a sister, Cathy Albert. 

She was preceded in death by her grandson, three brothers: Gary, Doug and Chuck Wireman; and a sister, Debbie. 

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library's February 2026 activity calendar has arrived!

Some things happening this month:

Adult Book Group -- Tuesday, Feb. 3 @ 7 pm

Johnny Appleseed Winter Program -- Feb. 5 @ 1pm

History Book Group -- Tuesday, Feb. 10 @ 7pm

STEAM Day -- Saturday, Feb. 14 @ 1pm

Amish Book Group -- Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 1 pm

Tween Art -- Thursday, Feb. 19 @ 3 pm

Chocolate Bake-Off -- Saturday, Feb. 21 @ 1pm

Bingo with Officer Penny -- Tuesday, Feb. 24 @ 7 pm

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE), in partnership with the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, is inviting current and aspiring business owners to participate in the 2026 Small Business Information Series, a six-week educational program designed to support local entrepreneurship and economic growth.

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Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services experienced a temporary outage of Brightspeed phone services on Monday, February 2.

Service has now been restored and calls can be received at the main phone number, 419-634-2936.

 

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PHOTO by Noah Zimmerly

UPDATED 8:45 a.m. February 3

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Firefighters have responded to a blaze at Viva Maria Italian Restaurant in the 100 block of South Main St. on the afternoon of Monday, February 2.

The Hardin County dispatch center received a 911 call at about 1:45 p.m. Multiple fire departments joined the Ada-Liberty Fire Department in responding to the incident.

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By Stephanie Karhoff
OSU Extension

MEDIA RELEASE__The Agronomic Crop Management session will offer the latest research on a wide range of agronomic topics at the 2026 Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTTC) on March 10-11, at the MacIntosh Center at Ohio Northern University.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St., is collecting new, handmade, washable blankets for Project Linus. These blankets will be gifted to provide security and comfort to children ages 0-18 who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.

Project Linus welcomes blankets of all sizes and styles, but please be sure that blankets are kept free from smoke, pet hair, and strong fragrances.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Food Pantry has shared the following wish list for February 2026 donations:

  • Canned fruit
  • Canned beans

Donations can be dropped on Tuesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-noon. The Food Pantry is located at Ada Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Main St., using the yellow door facing Lincoln Ave.

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Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, January 26 - February 1. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. 

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