Ada's latest news

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As part of the summer reading program, Ada Public Library hosts "Read and Relax" every Friday from 1-4 p.m. This is open to all ages. 

An alphabetical reference guide to a university located in Ada, Ohio

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O N U from A to Z.

Here's a clever way to provide a quick reference guide to Ohio Northern University. Not every university in the U.S. could pull this off. The Icon saw it on the ONU website.

A – Alumni: ONU’s alumni base is 32,000 strong and includes graduates from all 50 states and 63 countries. They provide support and ongoing opportunities for current and future students.

B – Balance: A positive student experience is all about balance. Here, we know the importance of pursuing your passions, whether it be music, art, Greek life, athletics or one of our more than 200 student organizations.

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Here's a view of construction underway at the ONU engineering building this summer. For a view of the Ada skyline all the construction worker needs to do is turn around and gaze north, east or west. He's high above the treetops, as the next photo reveals.

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One person died in a two-vehicle accident at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, on South Main Street (SR 31), Mt. Victory, according to the Hardin County Sheriff's office.

The sheriff's report follows:
At 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, the sheriff received a 911 call reporting a two vehicle crash on South Main, State Route 31, Mt. Victory.

Upon arrival, deputies found a south-bound commercial vehicle had collided with a north-bound passenger vehicle.

The driver of the commercial truck, Maurice Hale of Detroit, was not injured. The driver of the passenger car, Annie Li Yang of Lansing, Michigan, was deceased at the scene.

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Teens are invited to play board games together at Ada Public Library this Thursday, June 27, at 3 p.m. This activity is specifically geared towards sixth through twelfth graders, and will introduce modern board games, such as King of Tokyo, Sushi Go and Star Wars version of Risk (among others), to teens.

Attendees will receive a ticket to win prizes.

Proof that lots of little stories make one large story about business in a small town

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Ada business is on the move this summer.

Several little stories, when combined, make a larger story, showing that business  movement. Here’s some of the items mentioned at last week’s Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting relating to business in the community:

Jamie Hall, village administrator, announced that midnight swims at the Ada Pool are offered on Tuesdays.

He added that the Municipal Building will have a workable elevator soon and remodeling is continuing on the inside of the building.

Jodi Goodman, Midwest Rehab, said that Midwest recently hired an occupational therapy assistant.

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