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Help us put a little more Ada and Bluffton in the Icons! Looking for freelance content creators (monthly and occasional) including:

- Public Meetings primary and substitute reporters
- Photographers
- Calendar managers
- Feature and special event writers

Call Paula Scott, editor, at 567-400-4266 for information.

MAY 24 MEDIA RELEASE__On Wednesday, May 28, from 5:00 to 6:30, or until we run out, St. Mark Lutheran Church at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson in Ada will be serving up it's monthly Community Meal. 

This month's menu consist of spaghetti bake, garlic bread, salad, fruit, and a cookie.  The meal is free and open to the public. You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service. 

We ask that you call 419-792-0911 before noon on Tuesday if you require more than 8 meals to ensure that we have enough.  As always, we look forward to serving you. 

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Bulldogs clinch 2nd district crown in program history

By Cort Reynolds

BATH – The Ada High School softball team used strong defense, good pitching and timely hitting to defeat Carey 6-3 in a hard-fought Div. VI District 3 final on a cool Friday evening at Lima Bath. 

The Ada girls improved to 21-4 with the big victory. It marks the second district crown in program history, and their first since 2018.

The Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will be in holiday mode for the long weekend of May 24-25-26. Except for breaking news, articles will be on pause. Say hello to our photographers and news gatherers at graduation and Memorial Day events.

MAY 22 MEDIA RELEASE__The Village of Ada Pool will delay opening until Friday, May 30, 2025, weather dependent.  

Due to the low overnight temperatures, the water temperature cannot be maintained at the required minimum of 70 degrees and the outside temperatures are not reaching the minimum 65 degrees. 

We will continue to monitor the conditions daily and any changes  will be posted on the Village of Ada Pool and Concessions Facebook page.

The registration for Hardin County Summer Career Exploration Program--an opportunity for anyone in grades 9-12--will be kept open through May 30. 

This is a hands-on summer program to explore careers in behavioral health, social work and human services while eaming a stipend and gaining valuable experience.

Students will receive a $30 per day stipend with the opportunity to eam $120 over the 4-day series.

LOCATION
Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.
July 21-24
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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