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Do you remember when the following businesses occupied 125 and 127 S. Main St. in Ada? Ada historian Leland Crouse has an extremely large compendium of when and where local businesses were in existence. Here's his record for these addresses, starting with before 1877.

The February 2, 2026, fire at 125 and 127 S. Main destroyed this building.

Compiled by Leland Crouse

125 S. MAIN STREET BUSINESSES

bef. 1877 - Runkle Drug Store 

Next Saturday, February 14, is STEAM Day at Ada Public Library. Play a fast-paced card game that challenges players to spot patterns, a key skill for math and problem-solving. Come learn the game and put your brain to the test!

For more information, email Paula Scott at [email protected] or call 567-400-4266

Candidate and issue advertising for the May 5, 2026, Primary Election is available on the Ada Icon as follows:

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Ads are available for county, school district, township and village candidates and issues that will appear on Ada, Ohio, precinct ballots.

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Riblet, Dunlap win individual titles

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School wrestling team finished ninth at its own annual 20-team invitational tournament on Saturday, February 7.

Ada senior Sila Riblet captured the 126 lbs. tournament title, while Bulldog freshman Carter Dunlap won the 106 lbs. crown.

Van Buren won the team crown with 160.5 points. Spencerville came in second (142), while Ada and Riverdale tied for a respectable ninth-place finish with 82 points.

Saturday, February 21 from 12-2:oo p.m. at the Kenton Elks Lodge

MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio Democratic candidates will speak directly with the voters and discuss their campaigns for office during a February 21 event hosted by the Hardin County Democratic Party.

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / Senior Night celebrated for all Bulldog winter sports

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys basketball team raced to a big early lead and defeated visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Pandora-Gilboa 56-37 on Senior Night Friday night, February 6.

The Bulldogs shut out P-G 13-0 in the first quarter to set the tone. Ada then poured in 23 second-period points to build an insurmountable 36-9 halftime lead.

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