From the other Icon: News in Ada for Sept. 22-28
Here's a look at top stories from the other Icon, www.AdaIcon.com, from the week of September 22-28. For a chronological look at all Ada Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.
SEPTEMBER 22
Alger prepares to honor phenomenal Negro League pitcher Ray Brown
SEPTEMBER 23
Harvest and Herb Festival transforms Village of Ada
Spotted Lanternfly reported but not confirmed in Hardin County
SEPTEMBER 24
Letter: Ada Lions thank supporters at Harvest and Herb Festival
SEPTEMBER 25
ONU ranked #1 college in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report
SEPTEMBER 26
Bulldog golf 9th at sectionals
OSU Extension offers cover crop seed for vegetable gardeners
Save the date: Halloween Parade, October 27
SEPTEMBER 27
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, October 9, 2026
- Pirate girls soccer loss vs. St. Marys
- Pirate volleyball sweeps Carey
- “The Trumpet Player” sculpture at Bluffton University receives conservation grant
- October 9 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Plenty of action at Oct 10 Dillinger robbery reenactment and motorcycle show
- Caitlyn Couch junior piano recital, October 16
- Bluffton community survey opens for Active Transportation Plan
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines on Thursday, October 8
- St. John Bible Church to host "Refocus on Purpose" workshop
- Royal riches: Gout
- Has Bluffton made a birder out of you?
- BPL Afterschool activity: Curious Kids Club
- Book and pizza tasting at Bluffton Public Library
- Final 50 for 250 performance at BPL
- Walking through the Suter Corn Maze
- Resident feedback sought for Regional Transportation Plan
- Bluffton University honors three for service, achievement and leadership
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Friday, Oct. 9
- Fire extinguished at SRK Industries, plant resumed operation same day
- Bluffton girls tie Grove in NWC showdown
- Pirate volleyball falls to powerhouse Patriots
- BHS GOAT: Latin teacher Margaret Weaver
- Library patrons invited to showcase their collections or causes
- September 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district