April 2026

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Charrilyn J. “Sherry” Benjamin, 1947-2026

Charrilyn J. “Sherry” Benjamin, age 78, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 31, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Grover and Doris “Jan” (Koons) Guyton, Jr. On September 11, 1971, Sherry married James J. Benjamin, and he survives in Alger.

Sherry retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada, where she worked in the Financial Aid Office. She was a member of the Alger First Methodist Church. Sherry was an EMT for the USV EMS.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Garage sale season is here! And, yes, the Icon's garage sale ads are FREE on both BlufftonIcon.com/classifieds and AdaIcon.com/classifieds.

Email ads to [email protected].

Ads are also shared on our combined Garage Sale Map https://bit.ly/3JaYCaq_ICON_GS and promoted with other new Classified ads on Facebook.

Bluffton+ area ads may include Arlington, Beaverdam, Columbus Grove, Jenera, Mt. Cory, Rawson and Pandora.

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The Village of Ada is offering discount pricing on pool passes beginning April 13, 2026 and ending on April 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

  • Single Pass: $60.00
  • Family Pass: $200.00 (2 adults, 3 children)
  • Up to 4 additional children may be added to the family pass at $15.00/per add’l child
  • Lap Punch Card: 10 laps for $10.00 with one lap free. Must be purchased in advance will not be available after May 23, 2026

Prices after April 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.  

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Ohioans find political incivility unacceptable but differ on optimism for the future

MEDIA RELEASE__The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) at Ohio Northern University has released the Spring 2026 installment of the Northern Poll, its flagship public opinion research program. This latest research focused on political civility and the personal experiences of Ohioans in a polarized climate.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Exempted Village Schools has been recognized by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce with the prestigious District Momentum Award, honoring exceptional academic growth and continued student achievement.

The Momentum Award is presented to districts and buildings that demonstrate significant improvement in their Performance Index—gaining three or more points year-over-year—while also earning a 4- or 5-star rating on the Progress component of the state report card. Additional criteria ensure that recipients maintain strong overall performance without top-tier ratings or accountability flags, highlighting meaningful and sustained growth.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Calling all Ada Bulldogs interested in football! Get signed up for the 3rd Annual Spring Youth Football Clinic!

This opportunity is open to all Ada boys and girls entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2026 school year. The Clinic will be Sunday, April 26 from 1-3  p.m. .

FREE for all Ada families!

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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School baseball team played a solid game to defeat visiting North Baltimore 5-2 in a non-league contest on Saturday, April 11.

The Bulldogs led 2-1 after the first inning. Both teams plated a run in the third frame. Ada then put the game away with two insurance runs in the bottom of the fifth.

The Bulldogs improved to 5-2 overall with the victory. North Baltimore dropped to 5-5 after the defeat.

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By Cort Reynolds

KALIDA__The visiting Ada High School softball team continued to run roughshod over its opponents with an 18-1 shellacking of non-conference foe Kalida on Saturday, April 11 to stay undefeated.

Ada senior right fielder Alainee Buxton enjoyed a career-day with a double, two singles, six runs batted in and a run scored.

The Bulldog girls scored early and often to invoke the 10-run mercy rule after five innings.

Ada improved to 10-0 overall with the decisive victory in their first road game. Kalida fell to 2-5 after the five-inning loss.  

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MEDIA RELEASE__Spencerville defeated Upper Scioto Valley baseball 6-3 Friday evening in a damp contest. See the attached docment for details.

 

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By Susan Grace, MD
Pediatric Hospitalist, Blanchard Valley Hospital

There has been a recent increase in cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in our community. SIDS is the leading cause of death for children under the age of one. These losses are heartbreaking for the families and for our community. While not every infant death has a preventable cause, many are associated with risk factors, including unsafe sleep. As parents, there are things that can be done to decrease the risk of SIDS. 

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