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UPDATED on February 6

By Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following six land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in January 2026 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon  and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

 

AGRICULTURAL

TOWNSHIP RD 56 - 1/23/2026 - $722,759 - Agricultural Vacant Land - From KELLER CHRISTINA D to BURKHOLDER TROY

COMMERCIAL

206 N MAIN ST - 1/16/2026 - $140,000 - Other Retail Structures - From T&M KINGDOM INVESTMENTS LLC to COMPETITIVE PROPERTIES LLC

RESIDENTIAL

298 SR 235 - 1/22/2026 - $285,750 - Single Family Dwlg - From ANALYTICAL SCIENCES MARKE to Natasha Satterfield

327 W NORTH AVE - 1/28/2026 - $110,200 - Single Family Dwlg - From John Steward to Levi Smith

444 N EDWARDS ST - 1/16/2026 - $75,000 - Two Family Dwlg - From T&M KINGDOM INVESTMENTS LLC to 419RENTS614 LLC

922 ORDERS AVE - 1/28/2026 - $195,000 - Single Family Dwlg - From Jeanne Perrine to Abigail Wright

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Two adjacent businesses in the 100 block of S. Main St. in Ada were destroyed by fire on the afternoon and evening of Monday, February 2. Viva Maria restaurant and The Cask Room bar, as well as apartments above them, were thoroughly damaged by fire and partially demolished during firefighting efforts. 

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Patricia Ann Morgan, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on December 1, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Mary (Smith) Wireman.  

Patricia is survived by her four children: Renee Bailey, Robin (Greg) Hodge and James (Amy) Morgan, all of Kenton and Robert Brian; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; three brothers: Tim (De) Wireman, Jeff (Tina) Wireman and Dennis Wireman; and a sister, Cathy Albert. 

She was preceded in death by her grandson, three brothers: Gary, Doug and Chuck Wireman; and a sister, Debbie. 

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On February 2 many community members reached out to the Ada Icon with information and photographs relating to the fire at Viva Maria restaurant. Thank you so very much for supporting Ada in this way. We will continue to share information on how the fire has impacted local residents and businesses. Please email [email protected], call 567-400-4266 (leave a messsage if we don't answer) or tag @adaicon on Facebook.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library's February 2026 activity calendar has arrived!

Some things happening this month:

Adult Book Group -- Tuesday, Feb. 3 @ 7 pm

Johnny Appleseed Winter Program -- Feb. 5 @ 1pm

History Book Group -- Tuesday, Feb. 10 @ 7pm

STEAM Day -- Saturday, Feb. 14 @ 1pm

Amish Book Group -- Tuesday, Feb. 17 @ 1 pm

Tween Art -- Thursday, Feb. 19 @ 3 pm

Chocolate Bake-Off -- Saturday, Feb. 21 @ 1pm

Bingo with Officer Penny -- Tuesday, Feb. 24 @ 7 pm

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE), in partnership with the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, is inviting current and aspiring business owners to participate in the 2026 Small Business Information Series, a six-week educational program designed to support local entrepreneurship and economic growth.

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