May 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__The Village of Ada has reported: "A hydrant was hit early this morning [May 29] causing a water main break on Main St. across from the Super Wash.

"Several water customers are without water and others may experience water pressure issues until the break is repaired.

"Public Works is currently on site and working on the repair. Impacted residents and businesses will be delivered notices for boil advisories as needed.

"We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work on this emergency repair!"

By Cort Reynolds

FOSTORIA__The Ada High School track and field team had two individual athletes and one relay team compete in four events on day one of the Div. V Northwest Regional Track and Field Meet on Thursday, May 28 at Fostoria Memorial Stadium.

Ada senior speedster Kayleb Hickman did well in two preliminary races.

Hickman finished a strong third out of 16 runners in the 400-meter preliminary heats with a time of 50.53 to qualify for the finals on Saturday.

Hickman also took 10th in a field of 16 sprinters in the 200-meter dash preliminary heats with a time of 23.12.

MEDIA RELEASE__Call of Beauty, 110 North Main, is celebrating a major milestone this year: 10 years of providing hair, nails, and beauty services to Ada. Since opening the doors in May of 2016, Call of Beauty feels like it is a part of the community.

FROM FACEBOOK__The Hardin County Sheriff has reported: ​The felony pursuit that began in Lima earlier today [May 27] has come to a safe conclusion. The suspect has been apprehended by law enforcement.

​He is currently being transported to the Multi County Jail, where he will be held pending his formal arraignment.

By Lucas Singleton, Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

The Rolling Stones released Jigsaw Puzzle on December 6, 1968, on their Beggars Banquet album. The song was the longest one on the album with a playing time of 6 minutes and 7 seconds. The song was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and was considered to be blues-rock. The critics had very mixed views, and it never really achieved many accolades compared to Satisfaction and Paint It, Black, which had the highest commercial success. 

Is our heart health dependent on puzzle pieces?

By Paula Pyzik Scott

What would you do with the Ada Icon's ability to poll readers? Our website design includes a poll feature that lets us collect viewer feedback and share the results with ease.

This month, we're asking, How connected do you feel to the Ada community?

TAKE THE POLL HERE

Have questions you'd like to see answered? Email [email protected].

ADDITIONS made Wednesday, May 27: Ann Conley advances in discus and girls 4x100 team advances, see below.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__Ada High School hosted the Div. V Northwest District track and field meet on Thursday and Saturday, May 21 and 23 at War Memorial Stadium.

KAYLEB HICKMAN
Ada senior Kayleb Hickman finished third in a pair of races to advance to the regional meet in both events this Thursday, May 28.

Hickman was second in the 200-meter dash preliminary heats, and then took third in the 200 finals Saturday with a time of 22.96.

MEDIA RELEASE__The following high school students from Ada have been recognized by the Apollo Career Center for academic excellence during the final quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

By Paula Pyzik Scott / CLICK photos to enlarge

A beautiful day in Ada’s Woodlawn Cemetery provided blue skies and waving flags during the annual Memorial Day services co-hosted by the Ream McElroy Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9381 and Foss-Agin-Meyer American Legion Post 185.

The event featured the VFW Color Guard and Ada High School Band directed by Mr. Benjamin Hemming. The program was emceed by Matt Crawford, American Legion Commander.

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