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By Cort Reynolds

Capping off a stellar career, Ada senior softball standout Jenna Bassitt was voted first team Div. VI All-Ohio in 2025 by the Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (OHSFSCA).

She became the first Bulldog softball player ever to be named first team all-state. She made second team All-Ohio in 2024. 

Ada third baseman Maddie Gossard and catcher Sydney Newland were previously named second team all-state from the 2018 district title squad.

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE__* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 8 PM Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events, particularly if they persist for several days in a row. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cumulative effects of long-duration heat will likely cause significant impacts, especially since it is the first heat wave of the season. Low temperatures in the 70s will provide little relief, especially for vulnerable populations.

Locations providing cooling stations may notify the Icon at [email protected].

CLICK gallery to enlarge and view at your own pace / PHOTOS by Cort Reynolds

SPELLING CORRECTION: It's the Harriger brothers, Luke and Lincoln.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada Gators summer swim team lost a West Ohio Aquatic League dual meet to visiting Findlay on a sunny evening, Thursday, June 19 at the Ada municipal pool.

The Gator boys dual meet record fell to 3-1 after the 228-131 loss to the Frogs. The Ada girls lost 189-120 to drop to 1-3 this summer.

JUNE 19 MEDIA RELEASE__St. Mark Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada, will be conducting its Free Community Meal on Wednesday, June 25, from 5 to 6:30. 

The menu this month is Bratwurst, Cole slaw, Fruit, Chips, and Cookies. 

You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service. 

We do ask that if you will require more than 8 meals that you call 419-792-0911 by noon on Monday, June 23 so that we may be prepared. 

Last month we ran out of food and had to turn folks away.  We are looking forward to serving you.

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By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
ONU Healthwise Pharmacy

Wipe Out was the surf music instrumental released in 1963 by the group Surfaris. The members of the group included Bob Berryhill, Pat Connolly, Jim Fuller and Ron Wilson. Wilson was the drummer for the song and his fast-paced drumming is considered a classic by musicians. The song has been featured in over 20 films and TV series since 1964.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Ada Council met on Tuesday, June 17, beginning just slightly after the appointed time. The few moments before Mayor Dave Retterer opened the meeting with his gavel were like a baseball rain delay on radio. The conversation turned to candy sold at the Village pool and gasoline station sushi.

OPEN FLOOR TO PUBLIC
N. Gilbert St. resident Pam Tenwalde returned to council for an update on the status of on-street parking near the EMS garage that was completed earlier this year. There will be a Public Hearing following the June 1 council meeting to discuss the impact of reduced on-street parking near the garage and the application of Ohio Revised Code regulations.

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