MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada High School Foundation would like to recognize Motherson Atsumitec USA, formerly Ada Technologies Inc., for their support of its foundation. For 10+ years the manufacturer has sponsored a scholarship for a graduating senior pursuing a career in engineering.
This year’s scholarship donation will total $800. The foundation would like to thank this company for helping graduating seniors pursue their dreams.
If anyone in the community would be interested in starting a scholarship to help support graduating seniors, please contact one of our board members: Linda Fleming, Jake Zimmerman, Amanda Riess, Todd Madison and Ted Griffith.
Hello, Adaites! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, May 4-10. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.
Katherine Anne (Compton) Johnson, age 80, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born on August 23, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late William G. and Lula (Hurt) Compton. On January 17, 1964, Katherine married Jerry Johnson, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2024.
Katherine is survived by her brother, Bill (Pat) Compton of St. Augustine, FL; two sisters: Vernice Greer and Jane Lawrence, both of Alger; twenty-three nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Athletic Boosters are looking for volunteers. The group's next meeting is on Monday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
MEDIA RELEASE__The 119th Annual Interclass competition at Ada High School provided both literal drama and the excitment of competition between the classes.
Individual winners in the poetry, short story, essay and dramatic reading categories are below and in the same order in the second photo:
MEDIA RELEASE__On Sunday, May 24, 2026, TGMA Gospel Music Promotions will host a sing-along event at the Ada Church of Christ Disciples located at 316 S. Main Street.
This event begins at 5:00 p.m. Included in the sing-a-long are Michael Gardner, Joe Land, Jake Reel, Ken Ziegler, Dee Runion, One Voice, Susan Wildman, Charles Stoepfel, Stan Kline, Songsters Qt. and the Gospel Praise Gathering Choir.
FROM FACEBOOK_Those wanting to start a garden this year can now get free seeds from the Ada Flea Market, 111 N. Main. The market has set up a Community Seed Library where residents can bring any extra seeds they have and take some they may need.
The Ada business notes, “Take a few seeds, grow something good, and if you’ve got extras down the road, feel free to bring some back to share. No pressure—just a simple way to help each other out and get more gardens growing around town.”
MEDIA RELEASE — Fifteen Ohio 4-H teens recently traveled to Greece as part of the Ohio 4-H Global Immersion Project, spending much of their experience in Thessaloniki at the American Farm School, a historic educational institution focused on agriculture, experiential learning, and leadership development. From April 20–30, participants engaged in international experiences centered on leadership, agriculture, service, cultural exchange, and global learning.
Among the participants was Mariann Woodruff, a 4-H member from HardinCounty, who represented their community while engaging in hands-on learning and global service.
