Police/Fire/EMS

FROM AEVS TEXT MESSAGING, 2:38 p.m.__[Ada Exempted Village Schools] want to inform our Ada families that emergency services were called to the high school earlier today [Friday, February 13] to respond to a student medical emergency.

To ensure our local emergency responders could provide the necessary care quickly and privately, the building was placed under a temporary soft lockdown. This allowed the hallways to remain clear and ensured the safety and dignity of the student involved. We have since returned to normal daily operations. Thank you for your understanding.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Two adjacent businesses in the 100 block of S. Main St. in Ada were destroyed by fire on the afternoon and evening of Monday, February 2. Viva Maria restaurant and The Cask Room bar, as well as apartments above them, were thoroughly damaged by fire and partially demolished during firefighting efforts. 

PHOTO by Noah Zimmerly

UPDATED 8:45 a.m. February 3

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Firefighters have responded to a blaze at Viva Maria Italian Restaurant in the 100 block of South Main St. on the afternoon of Monday, February 2.

The Hardin County dispatch center received a 911 call at about 1:45 p.m. Multiple fire departments joined the Ada-Liberty Fire Department in responding to the incident.

Officers standing from left to right: Ryan Burke (Hancock Co.), Jason Porinchok (Putnam Co.), Troy Reimund (Wildlife Officer Supervisor), Austin Dickinson (Defiance Co.), Levi Farley (Paulding Co.); kneeling: Craig Barr (Allen Co.)

FROM FACEBOOK__From a caller stating “something just seemed strange in the whole situation” to forfeiting 235 antlers.

UPDATE The Icon was notified by the USV Ambulance District that the Board initially planned to purchase three acres of ground at $15,000 per acre for a total of $45,000.  When the survey was complete, however, the Board purchased 2.323 acres for the price of $34,845.

By Alec Keller

Residents of Alger, McGuffey and Roundhead shared feedback Thursday, January 22, during a public meeting hosted by the Upper Scioto Valley Ambulance District.

The district plans to build a $1.9 million station at 12231 State Route 235 in Harrod with funding supported by a 5.5-mill levy approved by voters in May 2023.

MEDIA RELEASE ISSUED 8:13 A.M. ON JANUARY 25

The Village of Ada, Ohio has issued a snow emergency effective immediately. As such: during the existence of an emergency snow condition, no person shall park a motor vehicle upon the following public streets in the Village, as follows:

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