MEDIA RELEASE__Annie’s Project® is an educational program dedicated to strengthening women’s roles in the modern farm enterprise. This 6-session workshop focuses on five key areas of risk management: human, financial, marketing, production, and legal. Women learn about agribusiness practices from experts in the field. They also form valuable networks with others in the class.
The following seven land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in October 2026 as reported on the websites of Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.
ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO
Residential
224 UNIVERSITY ST - 10/2/2026 - $350,000 - Two-Family Dwlg - From Austin Tafe to Spencer Otter
MEDIA RELEASE__Citizens National Bank (CNB) is pleased to welcome Courtney Linke as a VP Business Banking Officer in its Lima market. Courtney will be working with businesses, offering commercial loans and lines of credit, as well as aiding with cash management solutions.
With 27 years of experience in the banking industry, including the past 15 specializing in business banking, Linke brings a strong background in building relationships, understanding business needs, and helping business owners achieve their financial goals.
On the evening of Thursday, October 22, members of Local 1385 of the Workers United Chicago and Midwest Joint Board approved a new contract with Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada, Ohio. The contract passed with a vote of 62-30.
Local president Derek Gibson told the Icon that this is the closest workers have come to striking at the plant. There were five union members in the bargaining committee, who were all new to negotiations. The contract is good for three years and will expire in October 2029.
Union workers make statement on negotiations with Wilson Football Factory
Work will continue at the Wilson Sporting Goods factory on Monday, October 19, following a 7-day extension of the contract that expired on Friday.
According to Derek Gibson, president of Local 1385 of the Workers United Chicago and Midwest Joint Board, Wilson management has agreed to meet with union representatives on Wednesday, October 21.
Workers will continue to picket on lunch breaks until an agreement is reached. Sticking points in the negotiations are wages and healthcare.
Union workers at Ada's Wilson Sporting Goods football factory began staging informational picketing on Monday, October 12 in response to what union president Derek Gibson calls "offering us a very unfair contract."
The current contract is set to expire on Friday night, October 16. The workers are members of Local 1385 of the Chicago and Midwest Joint Board Workers United union.
