First day of academic year 2026-2027 for students is August 24
By Betsi Werling
The Ada Board of Education met on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m. with Board President Matt Gossman calling the meeting to order. Treasurer Tessa McVey provided a Five-Year Financial Forecast for 2025-2029, which will be covered in a separate article on the Icon.
The Ada Council held a regular meeting on the evening of Tuesday, February 17 with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding. No ordinances or resolutions were on the agenda. The meeting packet is HERE.
PUBLIC COMMENT
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Ada Resident Doyle Long relayed concerns about traffic safety. One concern was the need for more designated crosswalks, especially at intersections and near the Ohio Northern University campus.
The Park District Liberty Twp Hardin Co Ohio met on the above date in the park office.
The meeting was held via phone conversation with Bob Szuch and Paul Fletcher. Both board members were out of town on the February 16, 2026. Present at the park office were Jamie Hall, Ken Wolke, park manager and Mary Jane Lee, Clerk.
Village officials commend safety services and resident response
By Alec Keller
The Ada Village Council met in session on Tuesday, February 3rd. All council members were present with Mayor David Retterer conducting the meeting. The meeting packet is HERE.
During the mayor’s comments, Retterer recognized firefighters and those involved Tuesday night for their response to extinguish a downtown fire on Main Street on Monday evening. Retterer said the 10 crews were well-trained and dedicated.
Follow-up Utilities Committee meeting scheduled for February 3
By Alec Keller
The Ada Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20 with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding. No pending legislation or ordinances were on the agenda for the evening. The full meeting packet is HERE.
WATER EMERGENCY
Village resident Anita Stephenson was invited to address Council to express her concerns in the wake of the drinking water issue in which lime was overfed at the village’s water treatment plant on Friday, January 16.
The Ada Board of Education met at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14. Outgoing board president Troy Erickson called the meeting to order and administered the oath of office to the new board members Jay Salyer and Kyle Poling.
New officers were elected. Matt Gossman will serve as Board President and Justin Hollon will serve as Vice President for the 2026 calendar year.
