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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada High School Swim Team has announced a July 23-26 swim clinic for youth in grades K-12. All ability levels are welcome. Come learn from the AHS Swim Team members and coaches.

Location: Village of Ada Pool

  • 9-10:00 a.m. - Ages 11+
  • 10-11:00 a.m. - Ages 5-10

The cost is $30 for first swimmer, $25 for each additional swimmer. Payment is due the first day of the Clinic.

Register through the Google Forms Link

FROM FACEBOOK__On July 13-17, July 20-22 and July 27-31, the Ada Municipal Pool will be opening early for adults and children ages 12 and under to enjoy the pool.

All children must be accompanied by an adult and will not be admitted unless the adult is coming in with the child.

The middle and deep sections of the pool will not be open due to lap swim occurring from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

You may continue to stay at the pool after this designated time for normal hours.

DATES

July 13-17
July 20 - 22
July 27 - 31
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Cost: $5 per person; children 3 and under are free!
Pool Passes Accepted

By Lindsay W. Hollar / PHOTO provided

After four and a half incredible years, it’s time for me to step away as Director of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.

When I accepted this role, I never imagined just how much it would shape my life. Together, we grew events, strengthened community engagement, built new partnerships, celebrated local businesses, and created opportunities to showcase everything that makes Ada such a special place. Watching our community continue to grow has been one of the greatest privileges of my career.

The State of Ohio's sales tax holiday will take place from 12:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2026.

The following items qualify for the sales tax exemption during the three-day holiday:

By Paula Pyzik Scott
Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon owner-editor

Covering township meetings has languished at the top of my to-do list for several years. I am always ready to talk with individuals who are interested and available to work as freelance reporters for local public meetings.

To fill the reporter gap, I am looking for individuals who would like to attend monthly township trustee meetings and record the audio on a cell phone. The Icons cover Liberty Township in Hardin County, Orange Township in Hancock County and Richland Township in Allen County. 

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Police Department in partnership with the Village of Ada will host a National Night Out celebration from 6-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5. This free family event includes food, pool admission and door prize drawings. FACEBOOK EVENT

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