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MEDIA RELEASE__Whether a winter storm leaves two inches or two feet of snow, the aftermath can bring challenges, especially if power outages occur. The Village of Ada encourages residents to take the following steps to safely dig out, protect property and stay warm during recovery.

Clear Snow Safely
When it is safe to do so, begin clearing snow around your home and vehicles as soon as possible. Fresh snow is lighter and easier to remove than snow that has settled and become compacted.

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Pickup cancelled on Jan. 26, one-day delay for the rest of the week

FROM Rumpke.com/service-alerts

Inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions are affecting portions of the Rumpke service region. Please note that road conditions may prevent collection in some neighborhoods.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Please check back for further updates.

Ada instructions:

Ada's trash and recycle pickup will be delayed by one day. Totes should be placed curbside in TUESDAY night for WEDNESDAY pickup.

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Ada area closures and delays are listed under Announcements on our Classifieds page and shared on Facebook. Send business, school and other Ada area cancellations and closures to [email protected] or tag @adaicon on Facebook.

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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen

On Friday, January 23, the Ada High School boys' basketball team took a road trip to play McComb at Cleveland's Rocket Arena, which is home to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Icon photographer Mark Andreasen remarks, ‘It was an awesome opportunity for our Ada students to experience the familiarity of a game they have enjoyed playing for years, in a place where their heroes play on a nightly basis!

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Northern men's swimming and diving team improved to 7-0 on the season with a 181-118 victory over NCAA Division II Ashland on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

  • Records: Ohio Northern (7-0 overall); Ashland (6-4 Overall).
  • Venue: ONU Sports Center Natatorium — Ada, Ohio.

Meet Highlights

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Anitra Lynn Nichols, age 63, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on March 12, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Gerald and Patricia (Dye) Holbrook.  On December 31, 1992 Lynn married Paul D. Nichols and he survives in Ada.  

Also surviving are her three children: Michelle (Pete) Drummond of Wapakoneta, Chad (Letitia) Nichols of Forest, and Jacob (Natasha) Nichols of Ada; daughter-in-law, Terra Ramey of Ada; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a brother, Dwayne (Michelle) Holbrook. 

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Ramey; and two grandchildren.  

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