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Funeral and visitation scheduled for August 28

Iris K. Mumaugh, age 80, of Ridgeway, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home in Ridgeway. 

She was born on December 7, 1944 in Alger, Ohio to the late Kelley and Irene (Brewer) Rowe. Iris married Donald P. Mumaugh and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was also previously married to James Crowe.  

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Football fans are found around the globe. But only in Ada, Ohio can you find the home of the official NFL football, used in every game and in every Super Bowl. On August 23, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce threw a big party celebrating that fact. Many traditions have been developed over the nine-year history of the event and two new contests spiced up the evening.

The Ada Tree Commission is moving its meeting time from 12:00p.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the third Friday of the month. 

The next meeting will be held in council chambers at 115 W. Buckeye Ave, on September 19, 2025. 

Editor's note: On a Monday morning my to-do list is pretty long. It's also nice to take a look at the Icon's "done" list, the week that was, Monday-Sunday.

Monday, August 18

Tuesday, August 19

On Sunday, August 24, the Ada Police Department reported on Facebook that McClain "has been located and is safe. Thank you everyone for sharing."

Pictured above, Back) Ben Hemming, Nathan Freed, Michelle Broge, Barrette Jones, Rebecca Rosenbauer, Jamie Hall, Cole Crawford. Front) Becca Hibbard, Alexis Swaney, Caitlin Porter, Kylie Murphy, Amber Anderson, Teresa Risser

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The August 21 meeting of the Ada Board of Education began with an introduction to a large “freshman class” of teachers and staff. In a pre-meeting reception, board members were introduced to 13 individuals who are new to the district.

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