Happy Monday, Ada! Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, September 1-7. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit adaicon.com/archive.
It’s my fourth anniversary as editor-owner of Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon. I chuckle to recall that I set out with a plan to learn news in year one and advertising in year two. Writing a news story has certainly come easier than tackling QuickBooks Online.
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"Hello. Who's calling, please?"
"Hi! It's the year 1991--when this public corded telephone was installed in the lobby of the Freed Center for the Performing Arts!"
FROM ADA SCHOOLS TEXT MESSAGES__Join us on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, as the Ada Bulldogs take on the Elmwood Royals. We are proud to honor and celebrate all those who have served and are currently serving in our Armed Forces.
Location: Ada High School Stadium
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Date: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025
All veterans and active-duty military are invited to attend as our special guests. Veterans and those currently serving, please join us on the field for the National Anthem.
Please help us spread the word and show our gratitude to the men and women who protect our freedom.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team defeated visiting Spencerville 4-0 in a non-league match on Saturday, September 6.
The shutout win upped the Bulldog record to 3-2-1. Ada scored all four goals in the first half by a pair of juniors.
The Bearcats fell to 0-4-1 with the defeat.
“I’m really proud of the team’s performance today,” said Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. “We came out with intensity, controlled possession, and created a lot of chances. The fact that we had three different players providing assists shows how connected we are as a unit.”
