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REQUEST Share your total eclipse experience

Looking forward to the April 8 total eclipse? (Or not?) Send your photos and impressions of how the day elapsed to [email protected] with the subject "Ada Eclipse." Limit comments to about 50 words. Don't forget, eyes and cameras should be protected with special filters. DEADLINE Wednesday, April 10.

Softball recap: Bulldogs edged by Van Buren

By Cort Reynolds

VAN BUREN__After an eight-day layoff due to inclement weather, the visiting Ada High School softball team went to Van Buren Friday evening, April 5, and fell behind big early. 

Bulldog track recap: Bearcat Relays

By Cort Reynolds

SPENCERVILLE__The Ada High School track and field teams competed in the annual seven-team Bearcat Relays at Spencerville Friday, April 5.

Student Leadership-United graduation, May 8

The final meeting of Student Leadership-United will be a Graduation and Award Allocation Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on May 8 at Mid-Ohio Energy. 

118th annual Interclass scholastic competition shows signs of the times

Additional photos below / Provided by Ada High School

By Paula Pyzik Scott

One Hundred and Eighteenth Annual Interclass Contest
Founded by Dr. C.H. Freeman
Ada High School Auditorium
March 22, 2024

Interclass–a scholastic competition for the Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes at Ada High School–is 118 years in the making but is not carved in stone. School librarian Chanda Smith told the Icon that the categories–original short story, original poetry, original essay and dramatic reading–have stayed the same, but judging of the first three was expanded.

Weekend Doctor: Pneumonia

By Jigna Janani, MD
Adult Hospitalist, Blanchard Valley Health System Medical Staff

Pneumonia is a common lung infection caused by germs, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. It can be a complication following the common cold, flu, COVID-19 infection, sick contact, travel history, exposure to certain farm animals or certain environmental risk factors. 

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