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Spencer L. Hall, age 39, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Spencer was born on November 8, 1986 in Lima, Ohio to Greg Hall and Stacia (Fisher) Hall. His father Greg Hall survives in Ada, and his mother and stepfather Stacia and Mitch Boughan live in Ada.

Also surviving are his wife, Jasmine Agin of Ada; brother, Warren Hall of Upper Sandusky; sister, Hannah Hall of Ada; and five nephews and nieces.

The following results are from October 26 - November 1 of the Ohio Northern University 2026-27 athletics season as reported on www.ONUSports.com:

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FROM FACEBOOK__2026 Merry on Main celebrations will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 12.

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce notes, "Be sure to save the date and we will see you on Main!"

Click on the Ada Public Library calendar for November 2026 for an overview of upcoming events and holiday closures.

The Library Board of Trustees will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17.

The library will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day and on November 26 for Thanksgiving.

Scheduled events include:

Got a to-do list? Here's an Ada done list

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Here in electronic form and soon to be available in print are the October 2026 Ada Icon Highlights. This issue includes 26 articles from the 141 items posted on AdaIcon.com during the past month. (October 2026 archive.)

Print copies will be delivered for in-house reading at the Ada Public Library, Beatitudes and Heterick Memorial Library. To request a copy for public use at your place of business, please email [email protected] or call 567-400-4266

MEDIA RELEASE__As we transition from fall to winter, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding drivers to always remain aware when behind the wheel, specifically when traveling during the morning or evening hours.

During the month of November, the Patrol tends to see an uptick in deer-related crashes due to the combination of peak deer breeding season and the end of daylight-saving time. To combat this trend, drivers are reminded to:

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