Here in electronic form and also available in print are the September 2026 Ada Icon Highlights. This issue includes 29 articles from the 236 items posted on AdaIcon.com during the past month.
Print copies have been delivered for in-house reading at the Ada Public Library, Beatitudes and Heterick Memorial Library.
I'm looking for additional locations to distribute print copies and share feedback on ways to grow this local resource. Drop me a line or give me a ring to discuss the possibilities: [email protected], 567-400-4266.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer program will host its annual Fall Children’s Program, on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. The program will take place at the Friendship Gardens located at 960 West Kohler Street, Kenton, OH 43326.
Children 5 and up can attend and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
This year, children will be discovering the amazing world of native insects and the plants they call home. Children will explore eight fun, hands-on activity stations that offer exciting opportunities to learn, discover, and enjoy the outdoors.
By Ashlyn Dickinson, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In the 5th century B.C., the “Father of Medicine” Hippocrates referred to a disease known as the “arthritis of the rich.” He noted that a life of luxury, including idleness and heavy drinking and eating, resulted in this condition that today we know as gout. In the 16th-18th centuries, gout was known as the “disease of kings.” Monarchs such as Henry VIII were known to have gout as a result of his rich diet and this was culturally glorified to show your wealth. In the United States, Benjamin Franklin is known to have a history with gout.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Forestry Field Day at the Rushcreek Sportsmen's Club on Sunday, October 18 from 1-4:00 p.m.:
“Come join us for some fall-filled, forestry fun! Food will be provided along with activities for the kids that include sack races, horse-drawn-wagon rides and a scavenger hunt.
“You can also purchase raffle tickets to win door prizes! Proceeds will support our scholarship fund. Steve McGinnis, area forester, will be speaking about all things forestry as we explore the woodlands of Rushcreek Sportsmen’s Club.”
The Village of Ada Council met in regular session on October 6. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer with all council members present. The meeting packet is here.
