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Provides blanket drop-off point

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Public Library has once again partnered with Project Linus, a non profit that gives blankets to seriously ill and traumatized children. 

Donations of new, handmade, washable blankets may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours. Project Linus welcomes blankets of all sizes and styles, but asks that they are kept free from smoke, pet hair and strong fragrances. 

MEDIA RELEASE__Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County has officially relocated. The new office is open to the public at 950 W. Kohler St. in Kenton. 

The Extension office is now in the same building as Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District, providing a convenient location for residents and community partners. 

Individuals seeking directions to the new office can visit go.osu.edu/hardinmaps for Google Maps directions from their current location. 

Allen scores 5

By Cort Reynolds

RAWSON__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team shut out Cory-Rawson 9-0 in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association mismatch on Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Bulldog senior Andrew Allen tallied five goals to pace the offensive attack. Senior Carson Conley netted two goals and had one assist. Senior Chase Jarrett contributed two assists and one goal.

Ada improved to 6-5 overall and 1-3 in NCOSA play with the blowout win.

C-R dropped to 0-9 overall and 0-3 in the NCOSA after suffering the lopsided defeat.

For more information, email Paula Scott at [email protected] or call 567-400-4266

Candidate and issue advertising for the November 3, 2026 General Election is available on the Ada Icon as follows:

LOCAL FOCUS
Ads are available for county, school district, township and village candidates and issues that will appear on Ada precinct ballots.

VALIDATION
Ads are available for candidates and issues validated by the Hardin County Board of Elections. See Allen County Board of Elections Candidate Filing Information web page

Jason Pinkney, Ph.D.,ONU professor of Physics and Astronomy, has announced four free public events at the ONU Observatory during Fall 2026.

  • Friday, Sept 25, 8:30-10:30 p.m. "Autumnal Equinox Star Party"
  • Monday, Oct 9, 8:00-10:00 p.m. "Saturn in the Whale"
  • Friday, Nov 6, 8:00-10:00 p.m. "Taurid Meteor Shower"
  • Friday, Dec 11, 8:00-10:00 pm. "Geminid Meteor Shower"

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