Ada's latest news

Over 30 residents featured with messages to family and friends

Vancrest of Ada residents tackled social distancing by creating a video that could easily win an Academy Award for short subjects.

A three-minute video on Vancrest’s Facebook  (once on the Facebook, scroll down to find the video) features nearly 30 residents with messages to their families and loved loves.

Sara Vordermark, assistant administrator, tells the Icon that while it’s been a crazy month, everyone is so understanding with the situation.

Interaction census map show how responses are coming in

April 1 was Census Day in the United States. Here’s a map of the local responses so far to the census questionnaire.

As of April 7 the figures show that 46.9 percent of the Hardin County residents have responded. Of that percent, 33.5 percent have responded online.

And, according to the color coding, Ada has a response rate of between 30 and 40 percent.

Hardin Sheriff's log for April 7-8.

Dear 4-H members, families, volunteers, and supporters:

It is with a heavy heart that I share this news with you.

Due to ongoing health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision has been made to cancel all Ohio State University Extension in-person programming through July 6. 

This includes all 4-H programs, activities, and events. Additionally, we’ve made the very difficult decision to cancel all 4-H camps through Aug. 31. 

Although in-person programming is canceled, we will continue to offer virtual 4-H experiences.

Four bears reported in Ada windows - please send us more addresses

The Ada Icon's bear hunt will post locations of the cuddly little guys perched in windows around town and in the countyside.

As of 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, viewers have reported addresses (and some photos) of four teddy bears. We plan to post the bears on a map for viewers to cruise town and discover these for themselves.

Continue to send your teddy bear locations to: [email protected].

As soon as we have at least one dozen bear locations we will post a map for viewers.

Patrick J. “Pat” Clark, 92, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 11:05 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on March 17, 1928, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Edna (Schlosser) Clark.  On Oct. 1, 1988, Patrick married Penny L. Keller and she survives in Lima.

Patrick retired from Marathon Oil, where he worked for 22 years as a distributor.  He also worked at Stoney Ridge Nursery for 20 years. He formerly worked at Rockwell in Kenton.  He formerly belonged to the Sager Lodge of the Masons, LaFayette. Patrick was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed nature, flowers, trees and wildlife, and cutting wood and the outdoors. He was an avid OSU fan and enjoyed golfing.

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