July 2026

3-way stop considered at Turner and West streets (correction)

By Alec Keller

The Village of Ada Council held a July 21 regular meeting conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer with all council members present except Jason Campbell. There were two resolutions on the agenda for the evening. The council packet is here.

By Kalyn Lichtenberger, Student Pharmacist with Karen Kier, Pharmacist 
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

On April 7, 1993, 20th Century Fox released The Sandlot, a movie depicting the summer of 1962 when a young boy moves into a new community and his mother encourages him to join a group of boys to play baseball. 

FROM FACEBOOK__Did you save the date? National Night Out Refresher! In case you missed our flyers, here’s the game plan for this year's National Night Out:

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: 115 North Park Drive, Ada, OH

Admission: FREE!

Why you won't want to miss it:

Big Door Prizes: Awesome bikes, Wilson footballs & basketballs, and newly added giveaway items!

Family Fun: Activity Stations, Game Booths, Free Food, Free Pool Admission.

Announcing Lawyers = Justice, Lima clinic to be operated by ONU Law

MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State Bar Association (Ohio Bar), Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF), Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law (ONU Law) and the University of Toledo College of Law (Toledo Law) are launching Lawyers = Justice: A Northwest Ohio Legal Collaborative, a new initiative designed to bring more legal help directly to rural communities and build a stronger pipeline of attorneys committed to serving them.

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Been working on a project that required a little extra creativity, sweat equity or stick-to-it-tivness? (Or know someone who has?) Share the before, during and afters with [email protected] for the Icon's new WIP Wednesdays series.

Ada's David Devier recently purchased a small building in Bowling Green to create a clubhouse for his grandson.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Freed Center for the Performing Arts has announced thirteen productions to be included in the 2026-2027 season. Dance, drama, musicals and live music will be presented at the 551-seat Biggs Theatre and 136-seat Stambaugh Studio Theatre (listed and linked below).

Angel for the Arts and subscriber priority sales open August 3.

The ONU Holiday Spectacular is not eligible for Pick 2, 4, 6 packages, but subscribers can purchase Holiday tickets early via a link provided in your email confirmation for your subscription.

FROM FACEBOOK__Help make the 113th annual Farmers & Merchants Picnic a success by volunteering. Opportunities include the following assignments. Contact Eva Wolke at 419-302-7402.

KITCHEN
5 Adults from 9:00AM – 8:00PM (2-hour time slots)

BINGO
2 Adults / 2 Teenagers from 1:00PM 4:30PM

WHACK-A-WRECK
2 Adults from 1:00PM – 4:30PM -

CASH GRAB
3-4 Adults / 2 Teenagers from 11:00AM - 4:30PM
 

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has posted: "This year’s festival flyer wouldn’t be complete without recognizing the amazing sponsors who make the 10th Annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival possible!

"We’re incredibly grateful for your support and investment in our community. Because of you, we’re able to continue growing this event and celebrating everything that makes Ada special."

Stage Sponsor: OhioHealth of Hardin County

Band Sponsors: Quest Federal Credit Union & Farmers National Bank (Middlefield Bank)

Beverage Sponsors: Elite DTF Transfers & Sportswear & Northwest Ohio Farm Drainage

 

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