News across Hardin County

Ada Library hosts Horror Book Group
Ada Public Library FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada public library is hosting a Horror Book Group that is meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM. This month, they will read the book "How to Sell a Haunted House" by Grady Hendrix. It'll take more than some new paint to get this place on…

Coressel to hold Cups & Conversation, Oct. 10
Events MEDIA RELEASE__The Sheila Coressel for State Representative - Ohio 83rd Cups & Conversation Tour is heading to Ada for its fourth stop on a five-stop tour across the district. Coressel invites area residents to join her Saturday, October 10, from 10-11:00 a.m. at…

Ada Schools to include K-12 students in Veterans Day breakfast and ceremonies
Events Registration deadline: October 21 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Exempted Village School District is putting a new spin on its traditional Veterans Day observance this year. Because students will be in school on Veterans Day, Ada Schools will welcome area veterans to join students…

Ada historical museum open house, October 11
CLICK enlarge / Ada Icon photos By Paula Pyzik Scott Ada historian Lee Crouse will open his private Ada museum to the public on Sunday, October 11, from 2-5:00 p.m. The open house will be at 4236 State Route 81, just over one mile east of State Route 235. This event is free.…

Send October 2026 calendar events to the Icon
Here comes October! Send calendar events and updates to info@adaicon.com . Check out the current calendar at https://bit.ly/Ada_Icon_Community_Calendar Iconoclast View

ONU Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026
FROM ONU.EDU__Ohio Northern University invites Polar Bears back to campus to celebrate Homecoming and Reunion Weekend from Friday, September 25-Saturday, September 26. Ohio Northern University

Free public events at ONU Observatory beginning Sept. 25
Events Jason Pinkney, Ph.D.,ONU professor of Physics and Astronomy, has announced four free public events at the ONU Observatory during Fall 2026. Friday, Sept 25, 8:30-10:30 p.m. "Autumnal Equinox Star Party" Monday, Oct 9, 8:00-10:00 p.m. "Saturn in the Whale" Friday, Nov 6,…

2026 Harvest & Herb festival makes the most of unpredictable fall weather
By Paula Pyzik Scott / Photos by Mark Andreasen Organizers, vendors and shoppers came prepared for an uneven weather day at the 2026 Harvest & Herb Festival in downtown Ada. In online updates and her last as

Poling crowned 2026 Harvest & Herb Festival Queen
By Alec Keller / Photos by Mark Andreasen The rain held off for the Festival Queen crowning at the 40th annual Ada Harvest and Herb Festival on September 19. Ten high school seniors were selected to be part of the 2026 royalty court, with past festival queens also attending in…

Ada celebrates its 40th Harvest & Herb Festival with Phil Clum Band
Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. / 10:00 a.m. Parade / Noon crowning of Festival Queen FROM FACEBOOK__Ada Area Chamber of Commerce announcement: We are excited to share that the Phil Clum Band will be performing from 1-4 p.m. on East Buckeye Ave! We will have a…

Adult Book Group books available at APL
Ada Public Library FROM FACEBOOK__Copies are now available for the next Adult Book Group meeting at the Ada Public Library. The next book scheduled is Starling House by Alix E. Harrow. The book discussion will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6. Pick up a copy at the…

Oct. 6 ONU Trike-A-Thon will raise funds for St. Jude's
Events By Paula Pyzik Scott Ohio Northern University first-year honors students will hold a Trike-A-Thon on Tuesday, October 6 from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. as a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Research Hospital. This event will be held at the ONU Early Childhood Education Center, 212…