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Next Saturday, February 14, is STEAM Day at Ada Public Library. Play a fast-paced card game that challenges players to spot patterns, a key skill for math and problem-solving. Come learn the game and put your brain to the test!

For more information, email Paula Scott at [email protected] or call 567-400-4266

Candidate and issue advertising for the May 5, 2026, Primary Election is available on the Ada Icon as follows:

LOCAL FOCUS
Ads are available for county, school district, township and village candidates and issues that will appear on Ada, Ohio, precinct ballots.

VALIDATION
Ads are available for candidates and issues that have been validated by the Hardin County Board of Elections. See Candidate Filing Information web page

Riblet, Dunlap win individual titles

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School wrestling team finished ninth at its own annual 20-team invitational tournament on Saturday, February 7.

Ada senior Sila Riblet captured the 126 lbs. tournament title, while Bulldog freshman Carter Dunlap won the 106 lbs. crown.

Van Buren won the team crown with 160.5 points. Spencerville came in second (142), while Ada and Riverdale tied for a respectable ninth-place finish with 82 points.

Saturday, February 21 from 12-2:oo p.m. at the Kenton Elks Lodge

MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio Democratic candidates will speak directly with the voters and discuss their campaigns for office during a February 21 event hosted by the Hardin County Democratic Party.

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / Senior Night celebrated for all Bulldog winter sports

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys basketball team raced to a big early lead and defeated visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Pandora-Gilboa 56-37 on Senior Night Friday night, February 6.

The Bulldogs shut out P-G 13-0 in the first quarter to set the tone. Ada then poured in 23 second-period points to build an insurmountable 36-9 halftime lead.

Ada High School celebrated Senior Night for winter sports 2025-2026 on Saturday, February 6 at the boys basketball game vs. Pandora-Gilboa.  

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