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September 2025 is almost history! Here are the Ada Icon's top stories from the week of September 22-28. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.

SEPTEMBER 22

Alger prepares to honor phenomenal Negro League pitcher Ray Brown

SEPTEMBER 23

By Cort Reynolds

RAWSON – The Ada High School volleyball team fared well at the six-team Cory-Rawson Invitational on Saturday, September 27.

The Bulldog girls improved to 12-6 after going 2-1 at the tournament.

Ada beat Vanlue 25-12, 25-12 as senior Anna Conley slammed six kills. 

Junior Brooklynn Andreasen knocked down five kills and made four blocks. 

Freshman Téa Griffith amassed five kills, seven assists, four digs and three aces. Junior Dailah Preston smacked three kills. 

FROM FACEBOOK__The Village of McGuffey has announced the 2025 Christmas Parade will take place at 7:00 p.m. on November 22.

Meet Santa and enjoy milk and cookies at the Community Building following the parade.

FROM FACEBOOK__The United Way of Hardin County announced: "We were honored to honor Linda Garmon at our newly named Linda Garmon Memorial Football Drop. Special thanks to the Garmon Family, Hardin Northern Schools, Trent Manns from AEP and the United Way Board and volunteers.

The winning numbers [on September 26, 2025] were

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK gallery to enlarge and view at your own pace

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School football team rode a big second quarter to soundly defeat visiting Arcadia 35-0 in a Blanchard Valley Conference contest at War Memorial Stadium on Friday, September 26.

The Bulldogs scored three consecutive touchdowns in the second period to break a scoreless tie and build a commanding 21-0 lead at halftime.

By Lucas McKean, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

For individuals suffering from chronic joint pain, stiffness or mobility issues, joint replacement surgery can be a life-changing solution. Whether caused by arthritis, injury or general wear and tear over time, joint deterioration can severely impact one's quality of life. When conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy or lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement offers a path to restored function and renewed independence.

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