Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, January 5-11. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Village Market, a retail shop witth local goods and gifts is now open inside Buckeye East Coffee, 123 E. Buckeye.
The announcement explains, "The Village Market is a curated space featuring local goods and thoughtful gifts from merchants we love. Created to support small businesses and give our community a place to shop local while sipping their favorite coffee. Come browse, discover something new, and support local — because it truly takes a village."
The Village Market is open 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
FROM FACEBOOK__We KNOW you have been waiting!!!! The annual Ada Academic Booster and Ada Music Booster Purse Raffle will be on Sunday, February 15, at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale online at the end of January. Can't wait to see you and your friends there!
PHOTO from Facebook__The 2026 Light Ohio Blue "Fur Responders" Photo Challenge is officially LIVE, and the Hardin County Sheriff's Office needs your help to bring home a win! Show your support for K-9 Oz, K-9 Saber, K-9 Banjo and K-9 Juno in this statewide contest at https://lightohioblue.org/2026-fur-responders/
McGUFFEY __The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team smothered local arch-rival Upper Scioto Valley 53-21 on Saturday, January 10 at Alumni Fieldhouse.
Ada raced to a 21-6 lead after the first period and was never threatened. Senior Zack Zimmerman poured in 11 points in the opening stanza to spearhead the Bulldog charge.
A 15-7 Ada second quarter ballooned the margin to 36-13 at intermission. The Bulldogs stymied USV with a 15-3 third period to build a commanding 51-16 cushion heading into the fourth stanza.
MEDIA RELEASE__Studio 419 will be hosting a kids farmers market on February 28 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and will be open to the public.
Kids are welcome to make baked goods, soaps, bracelets and much more to sell at the market. Sign up using the link below to rent a table and two chairs. First come, first served.
