MEDIA RELEASE__The U.S. Department of Agriculture hs announced a $56 million Community Facilities Direct Loan Program to Ohio Northern University. The funds will finance a new 60,000 square-foot health and wellness center and the renovation of an 18,000 square-foot classroom and lab facility for exercise physiology and health sciences. These community facilities will serve students and local community members, expanding access to essential health and wellness services in rural Ohio.
The new center and renovated facility will expand access to essential health services in Ada while preparing for the next generation of health care professionals.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Institute for Civics and Public Policy (ICAPP) has released a new explainer examining the role, benefits, and procedural steps of chartered municipalities in Ohio. Authored by Curtis Ware, Evan Kimmel, and Laureen Childs, the publication, titled "ICAPP Examines: Chartered Cities/Municipalities in Ohio," details how local communities can exercise Home Rule authority to tailor local government structure to community-specific needs.
The Circle K chapter at Ohio Northern University will host the October 26 Halloween parade with registration beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the parade starting at 6:00 p.m.
The Ada Icon will provide updates if there are any weather-related announcements.
Here in electronic form and also available in print are the September 2026 Ada Icon Highlights. This issue includes 29 articles from the 236 items posted on AdaIcon.com during the past month.
Print copies have been delivered for in-house reading at the Ada Public Library, Beatitudes and Heterick Memorial Library.
I'm looking for additional locations to distribute print copies and share feedback on ways to grow this local resource. Drop me a line or give me a ring to discuss the possibilities: [email protected], 567-400-4266.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Master Gardener Volunteer program will host its annual Fall Children’s Program, on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. The program will take place at the Friendship Gardens located at 960 West Kohler Street, Kenton, OH 43326.
Children 5 and up can attend and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
This year, children will be discovering the amazing world of native insects and the plants they call home. Children will explore eight fun, hands-on activity stations that offer exciting opportunities to learn, discover, and enjoy the outdoors.
