Ada's Gatekeepers at work
Ada High School's newest organization "Gatekeepers" were busy this week. The group calls themselves Ada Mental Health Alliance.
Leading up to Valentine's Day, members placed positive hearts on all high school lockers.
The Partnership for Violence Free Families (PVFF) brought this program to Ada with training and facilitation assistance. Marlene Vermillion, school nurse, the the staff advisor.
Gatekeepers is open to freshmen through seniors. Its focus is on increasing mental health awareness, reduce the stigma of talking about life problems, and suicide prevention.
Gatekeepers intend to make a positive impact at school, with peers and the Ada community.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
- Labor Day weekend pause for the Icons
- Bluffton Icon headlines, Sept. 1-4
- Ada chamber holds custom-made Harvest & Herb football raffle
- Before Our Weakness Gets Too Strong: Science to modulate our immune system
- Ada Library Flower Arrangement Class
- P.S. Why read, like and share local news?
- Bulldog volleyball rallies past Lima Temple Christian
- Bulldog girls soccer shuts out Delphos Jefferson
- Meet Dailah and Kenley, Ada candidates for Hardin County Fair queen
Thursday, September 3, 2026
- UWF hosts Chicken and Noodle Luncheon on Sept. 19
- Bulldog boys soccer loses to undefeated Miller City
- The Pulse opens Freed Center season on September 12-13
- ONU Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, September 25-26
- Ada Council recap: Vendor documentation query and rail spur update
- Save the date: Sept. 19 is 40th Harvest & Herb Festival