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FROM HARDIN COUNTY TRACTOR PULLERS ON FACEBOOK__Good evening pullers and fans. We are less than a week away from the Farmers and Merchants Picnic Pull on Saturday, August 9 at 6 p.m. at the Ada War Memorial Park in Ada, Ohio.

We have a great line up of classes. Hook drops at 6:00 p.m.

Admission $10 for adults, kids 10 and under free with paid adult, seniors over 65 and veterans free.

Open pits, check out all your favorite local pullers and pulling vehicles.

The average Icon reader spends just a few minutes a day checking news for the Ada, Ohio area. But it sure adds up: In July 2025, the Ada Icon posted 101 news items in addition to Classified ads, Community Calendar items and advertising for local businesses. Check out the July news archive HERE.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The following articles for July 27-August 2, 2025 are AdaIcon.com items from "above the fold," the top two stories and feature photo for each day. These stories have also been highlighted on the Icon's Facebook and Instagram pages.

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Charles Van Dyne Railroad Park circa July 2025

Library closed on Saturday for Farmers & Merchants Picnic

MONDAY, AUGUST 4

Chess Club - 3:30 p.m.
Family Storytime, 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

Adult Book Group, 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

Tech assistance, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Family Storytime, 11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

Knitting & Crochet, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Coloring Club, 3:30 p.m.
Tween Art Club, 3:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

Library closed for Farmers & Merchants Picnic

By Lauren Studer, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Carey Medical Center

Summer has arrived, bringing intense heat and other risks. Although it's a season to enjoy the outdoors, prioritizing wellness is crucial. Extreme heat exposure can lead to illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Plus, summer festivities heighten the importance of water, fireworks and food safety. By taking simple precautions, you can safely enjoy your summer activities without compromising your health.

List of Ada Icon July 2025 Highlights below

By Paula Pyzik Scott
Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon owner-editor

I grew up reading a newspaper, starting with the comics. Peanuts and then Calvin and Hobbes were an important part of my day! I’m also nostalgic for picking up the big, fat Sunday paper and enjoying it with a cup of coffee. So I was sad to learn that the Ada Herald–the Ada Icon’s competition–was ending publication.

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