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.
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.
The filing deadline for nominating petitions by non-partisan candidates to appear on the November 4 General Election ballot in Ohio is 4:00 p.m. on August 6, 2025 (90 days before the General Election).
Write-in candidates must file declarations of intent by 4:00 p.m. on August 25.
To become a candidate, individuals must collect the designated number of valid voter signatures on the form designated by the Secretary of State and pay a $30 fee.
The following candidates are currently shown (7:00 a.m., August 4) on the website of the Hardin County (Ohio) Board of Elections:
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.
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.
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.
