Ada's first American Red Cross blood drive of 2020 takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, at Community Health Professionals, according to Mary Hackworth.
"Texas Roadhouse, Lima, will provide hot dinner rolls and butter for all participants," she said. "Every donor, or attempted donor, will receive a $5 coupon good for an appetizer at Texas Roadhouse."
Persons interested in scheduling afternoon donation appointments may call Hackworth at 419-604-8569.
By Cort Reynolds
ELMORE - The Ada A wrestling team finished 12th out of 32 total teams at the Woodmore Classic last weekend.
Host Woodmore won the event with 252 points, followed by Defiance Ayersville in second (207). Ada scored 74.5 points to come in 12th out of the 17 A squads.
By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Host Ada got off to a fast start and went on to beat Perry 56-34 in a non-conference girls basketball contest Tuesday evening.
The Lady Bulldogs jumped to a 16-6 lead after the first period as freshman playmaker Courtney Sumner poured in 11 points. Spunky Perry managed to stay within striking distance, down 10 at halftime.
But Ada reeled off 10 unanswered points to begin the third period, and was never threatened again.
The Bulldog girls improved to 5-7 overall with a victory that avenged a 49-43 loss at Perry a month ago. Meanwhile, the Lady Commodores fell to 3-8 with the defeat.
The following is Ada police reports were provided to the Icon by the Hardin County Sheriff's office.
Dec. 17
Property damage accident, E. Lincoln Ave.
Lock out, Town & Country Furniture & Variety Store
Lock out, Liberty St.
Traffic stop, SR 235
Dec. 18
Medical emergency, S. Main St.
Animal call, Liberty St.
Animal call, N Johnson St.
Property damage accident, S. Johnson St.
Investigate complaint, Northern View
Dec. 19
Well Being check, S. Main St.
Suspicious person, S. Main St.
Suspicious car, N. Main St.
The Village of Ada regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 6:30 p.m. will be held in the Ada Historic Depot.
Council will hold the annual organizational meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.; the council meeting will immediately following the conclusion of the organizational meeting.
