October 2026

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FROM FACEBOOK__Ada FFA is showing its appreciation for our hard working farmers by delivering a packaged dinner to any farmer in the area during Harvest 2026. 

The club is willing to deliver meals to farmers in the areas of Ada, Lima, Kenton, Alger, Harrod and Bluffton. If you are close to Ada, fill out the form linked below, and an FFA member will be in touch. The entry deadline is October 23.

FFA Members will start delivering at 4:45 p.m. on October 27. They will deliver to either your farm or to you in the field. All leftover meals will be delivered to local elevators.

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

In the 1800s, the phrase “food for thought” was used to support the theory of digesting certain foods by the stomach to stimulate the brain to think. Some examples include the famous apple a day to keep the doctor away and the use of chicken soup for a cold. Then, there is the controversial egg for health.

For generations, the humble egg has been breakfast, comfort food and the subject of arguments about cholesterol. But there is another reason the egg deserves some attention: they are one of the richest and most common sources of choline, a nutrient for our brains.

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BlufftonIcon.com news on Wednesday, October 14

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Jennifer Della Rae Ritcher, age 48, of Delphos, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on March 8, 1978, in Lima, Ohio, to Edward Ritcher and Wanda (Stephens) Arnett.

Jennifer is survived by her mother, Wanda Arnett of Lima; daughter, Sariah Seals; and two brothers: Eric (Renee) Deal of Lima and Kurt Ritcher of Clarksville, TN; a sister, Ariel Eversole; and especially loved her niece, Layla.

She was preceded in death by her father, Edward and two brothers: Jon Deal and Justin Ritcher.

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David L. Haney, Sr., age 76, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born on October 28, 1949, in Alger, Ohio, to Lee Roy and Bonnie (Arnett) Haney. On April 21, 1974, David married Ardith (Sutherland) Haney, and she survives in Harrod.

Also surviving are his two children: David (Cindy) Haney, Jr. of Harrod and Nicole Haney of LaFayette; three grandchildren: Jacob Haney, Asalynn Haney and David Haney, III; and sister, Judy (Clyde) Jackson.

David was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Donald Haney; and three sisters: Lily Mae Whitaker, Wilma Pitts and Shirley Bendele.

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L-R) Gavin Guyton, Dailah Preston, Mariah Franco Rangel, Taylor Price

By Maycie Dewese
Ada FFA Reporter

On Tuesday, September 22, Ada FFA officers: Dailah Preston, Gavin Guyton, Taylor Price, and Mariah Franco Rangel attended the 2026 Ohio Legislative Leadership Conference.

This event is hosted every year at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. FFA members took part in learning how to advocate for agriculture and learned how laws are introduced and passed.

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By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Aftan Dewese

ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team played hard but lost to visiting Woodmore 2-0 in a non-league battle on Tuesday night, Oct. 13 at War Memorial Stadium.

The Wildcats took a 2-0 lead at halftime and held on during a scoreless second half. The match marked the first time all season the Bulldogs have been out-shot, 17-11. 

Ada fell to 12-2-2 with the home defeat that snapped a five-game win streak.

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MEDIA RELEASE__The United Way of Hardin County invites the community to gather their Boo Crew and celebrate the season at the Black Flame Candle Bourbon Ball on Saturday, October 17, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at The Varsity Venue in Kenton.

This Hocus Pocus-inspired evening promises live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres, free select beverages, allocated bourbon raffles, fortune-telling, and plenty of spooky fun—all while supporting a great cause.

Tickets are $30 per person, or guests can gather their friends and purchase a table of eight for $210. Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required; guests can come dressed in their best spooky, magical, or mysterious attire.

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BlufftonIcon.com news on Tuesday, Oct. 13

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Bulldogs seeded 5th in draw

By Cort Reynolds

WITH SENIOR NAMES CORRECTED __The Ada High School boys soccer team shut out visiting Lima Central Catholic 4-0 in a non-league match to celebrate Senior Night Monday, Oct. 12 at War Memorial Stadium.

Four of the eight Bulldog seniors scored one goal apiece to punctuate the victory.

The Bulldogs improved to 8-7-1 with the home clean sheet triumph. LCC fell to 3-11-1 after the road defeat.

“We earned a great team win tonight against an LCC team that had won three of its last four games and came ready to play,” said Ada head coach Aaron Acheson.

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