March 2026

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FROM OHIODNR.GOV__The State of Ohio is reminding residents that Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 prohibits most open burning in unincorporated areas in March, April, May, October, and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This code is under the authority of the Ohio Division of Forestry.

Local governments or fire departments may have local burn rules established. It is good practice to check with these local entities prior to conducting open burns.

Individuals may be held liable for damages caused as a result of a fire that they kindle.

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Compiled by Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following five land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in February 2026 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon  and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO

Residential

4071 TR 35 - 2/19/2026 - $370,000 - Single Family Dwlg - From Troy & Tara Erickson to Timothy Talbert & Jessica Vanfossen

613, 617 & 623 S GILBERT ST - 2/12/2026 - $500,000 - Single Family Dwlgs - To LTE Properties LLC to Jonathan Zweizig

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By Pharmacist Karen Kier
ONU HealthWise

The phrase “say cheese” for photos appears in newspaper articles starting in the 1940s. In 1943, the Oxford English Dictionary cites the phrase being repeated by Joseph E. Davies, who was the United States ambassador (1936-1938) to the Soviet Union and appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Prior to “saying cheese” other words such as prunes, whiskey, and cheese with crackers were used by photographers to get you to smile. 

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library activity calendar for March 2026 has been released, including the following events.

Adult Book Group -- Tuesday, March 3 @ 7pm

History Book Group -- Tuesday, March 10 @ 7pm

STEAM Day (Amphibians & Reptiles) -- Saturday, March 14 @ 1pm

Amish Book Group -- Tuesday, March 17 @ 1pm

Friends of the Library -- Wednesday, March 18 @ 7pm

Tween Art -- Thursday, March 19 @ 3pm

Tween Book Club -- Thursday, March 26 @ 3pm

Beekeeping -- Saturday, March 28 @ 1pm

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Age for admission now determined by the first day of instruction, August 24

FROM FACEBOOK__Ada Kindergarten registration for 2026-27 is open. Registration will need to be completed through FinalForms. Once all forms are complete (and documents have been uploaded) you will be emailed a link to sign up for a screening time. Screenings will be held on May 7 and 8.

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Etta Jane (Kearns) Smith, age 87, of Lewisburg, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Wayne Healthcare, Greenville, Ohio. 

She was born on September 24, 1938, in Foraker, Ohio. Etta was the eighth of twelve children born to the late William and Helen (Ridgeway) Kearns.  In 1958, Etta married Charles Smith, Sr., and he preceded her in death in 2012. 

Etta is survived by her two daughters: Terri Reveron of Silver Springs, MD and Deidre (John) Krumpotich of Ft. Myers, FL; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lorna (Paul) Tripp of Lewisburg. 

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call at 5:49 p.m. stating there was a two vehicle crash on St Rt 68 near St Rt 701. Upon the deputies' arrival, they found a 2004 Volkswagen Passat and a 2014 Buick Encore had collided head-on. Both vehicles were occupied only by the driver. 

After investigation, it was determined that the southbound Volkswagen driven by 27-year-old Owen Bame of rural Dunkirk was struck head-on in the southbound lane.

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Brewie Moore, 86, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Cridersville Care Center. 

He was born on June 29, 1939, in Wayland, Kentucky to the late Tom E. and Virgie (Mosley) Moore. On December 31, 1993, Brewie married Margaret Campbell, and she survives in Alger. He was previously married to Viola Lamb.  

Also surviving are his four children: Tom Moore of Marion, Diana (Dave) Higgins of New Albany, Lisa (Matt) Leonard of Newcomerstown and Jason Moore of Kenton; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald “Gene” Moore; and two sisters: Charlotte Bowling and Sharon (David) Davis. 

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Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, February 23 - March 1. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive. 

FEBRUARY 23

February and March fish fries hosted by Our Lady of Lourdes

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March 3, 2026, 10 a.m. in Tilton Hall, Room 129
Free and open to the public. Business attire is required and observers must be seated by 9:40 a.m. Court is in session promptly at 10 a.m.

FROM FACEBOOK__The Third District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law on Tuesday, March 3.

Two cases will be heard, including one criminal case, State of Ohio v. Robby Maynard, and one civil case, Patty Auck v. Mark E. Stump.

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