Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, October 27 - November 2. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.
Three candidates are running for two seats on the Liberty Township Board of Trustees. The seats commence on January 1, 2026. Current trustees Gary G. Hall and Bradley D. Hays are not running for reelection.
Trent Bass, Ben Brite and Britton Devier are running for positions on the Liberty Township board of trustees.
The November 19 membership meeting for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will be devoted to decorating the Depot at Ada's Depot Park. At 8:30 a.m., participants will help the Village of Ada prepare for the holiday season by setting up Christmas lights.
Director LIndsay Hollar explains, "This is a quick and easy way to give back to our community while spending time with fellow members and spreading some festive cheer. We hope to see you there — many hands make light (and merry!) work!"
Local council members, school board members, and township trustees will be determined by the November 4 general election in Ada. View an Ada sample ballot HERE. Also on the ballot is one candidate for Hardin County Municipal Court Judge.
In an October 30 hearing, Eric L. Spence of Ada was arraigned in Hardin County Court on multiple charges associated with September 8 incidents in Ada.
Spence entered pleas of not guilty to charges of burglary, grand theft of a firearm, grand theft of a motor vehicle, and 10 counts of receiving stolen property.
The defendant was arrested on September 8 by Ada Police following a review of surveillance footage and was in possession of stolen items.
NOV 1 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding everyone to drive cautiously as deer-related crashes tend to rise in early November across Ohio. There is typically an uptick in these types of crashes due to the combination of peak deer breeding season and the end of daylight-saving time.
“This is the time of year when deer pose a serious threat to those traveling on our roadways, so it's important that drivers stay alert,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “I encourage all drivers to commit to driving defensively, particularly during early morning and evening commutes.”
