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Linked below are 21 articles of lasting interest from among the 121 news items posted on AdaIcon.com during January 2026.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - JANUARY 2026

JAN 2 Officer Everhart recognized for exemplary service

JAN 4 Land transfers for December 2025 in the Ada school district

JAN 6 Lusk and Lenhart celebrated by Ada High School Alumni Association

JAN 6 January 5 fire destroys storage building on E. Lincoln

JAN 8 Four Ada Council members begin 4-year terms

JAN 9 How and when to get an Ada, Ohio USPS postmark

JAN 9 The Cask Room announces business closure

JAN 12 The Village Market opens inside Buckeye East

JAN 13 2025 Beatitudes annual report

JAN 15 Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser seeks donations and sponsors

JAN 16 Ada outdoor emergency warning siren installation and testing

JAN 16 Salyer, Poling take oath of office

JAN 16 January 17 Ada drinking water warning cancelled; flushing recommendations provided

JAN 20 Scarlett Craig is spelling champ for grades 4-8

JAN 21 Ambulance struck by mini van on SR 309 on January 19

JAN 22 Council meeting includes timeline of Jan. 16-17 water emergency

JAN 23 Emergency notification systems require resident participation

JAN 23 Ada man killed in crash on SR 235 near TR 27

JAN 25 In pictures: Bulldog boys basketball win at Cleveland's Rocket Arena

JAN 26 USV Ambulance District plans $1.9 million station with living quarters

JAN 31 Ada Schools Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter 2025-2026