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October 2022

Findlay Post investigating fatal crash on Interstate 75

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 21, 2022

I-75 closed for over 9 hours

FINDLAY --The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a  fatal crash on Interstate 75 northbound, north of state Route 235 in Eagle Township. The crash occurred at approximately 2:44 a.m. in the traffic backup from a vehicle fire. 

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Veterans' Breakfast invitation by Ada Schools

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 21, 2022

The Ada School District  is sponsoring a veterans’  breakfast on Friday, November 11. 

Breakfast will be served from 8:00-9:00 a.m in the school cafeteria. There will be a speaker and brief presentation at 8:30. 

All veterans and their families, as well as active duty service personnel who live, work or worship within the boundaries of the Ada Exempted Village Schools are invited to honor the community with their presence on this day. 

Reservations may be made by calling Ada High School 419-634-2746.

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ODOT reports NB I-75 closed at 5:00 a.m. beyond SR 235

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 21, 2022

The Ohio Department of Transportation - Northwest Ohio District 1 reported in Hancock County that Interstate 75 northbound was closed beyond State Route 235 due to a crash involving multiple vehicles.

At the time, it was advised to avoid the area on your morning commute. Check www.OHGO.com for updates.

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Robert Waters honored in Eagle Scout ceremony

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 21, 2022

In early October, Ada Troop 124 held a Court of Honor for Robert (Robby) Waters for attaining the Eagle Badge.

The court was led by Donald Waters, brother of Robby, and presided over by Don Spar and Tom Lehman, Scout Masters.

Fr. Ed Shikina, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 E. Highland, told of Robby’s Eagle project, which was a beautification of the grounds and installation of female saint statues at the church.

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New launch date for Artemis I Moon Mission 

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 21, 2022

Remember our excitement about NASA's Artemis I project and the involvement of ONU Engineering graduates? The September launch was scrapped due to Hurricane Ian and has been rescheduled according to this NASA report:

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United Way recruiting CIC volunteers

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 21, 2022

The United Way of Hardin County is recruiting volunteers for the Community Investment Committee.

Organizers note, "Our CIC is the main committee that helps to determine allocations for our partner agencies to receive funding. CIC members will help to interview Partner Agencies and then work with our Board of Directors on the allocation process."

If you're interested, please email executive director Sean Beck at [email protected].

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Ada Public Library celebrates its friends

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 21, 2022

The Ada Public Library is celebrating "Friends of the Library" week, October 16, 2022.

From the library:

"The Friends of the Ada Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the Library in our community. Friends help promote the library, develop activities, present special programs, and encourage reading and use of the Library."

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Youth Wrestling Club holding sign ups at park building

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 20, 2022

The Ada Youth Wrestling Club has announced sign ups will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Ada Park Building (located at the front of the park before the football stadium in the brown brick building) on:

  • Thursday, October 20
  • Tuesday, October 25
  • Wednesday, October 26

This will be for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade (ages 5-12 year olds). All experience levels, from beginner to advanced, are welcome to participate.

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Frank “Jason” Castle worked for Ada Technologies

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 20, 2022

Frank “Jason” Castle, age 45, of Harrod, passed away at The Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center, Columbus on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Jason was born in Lima, Ohio on January 14, 1977, to Franklin Castle and Rebecca Nichols Castle. His father survives in Harrod, and his mother survives in Alger. On October 13, 2001, Jason married Chasity R. Arnett and she survives in Harrod. Also surviving is his son, Frank Jayvin Castle of Harrod. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nikencie Ann Castle.

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Trylbia Prater owned and operated Ada Hair Care

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 20, 2022

Trylbia Castle Prater, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. 

She was born in Magoffin County, Kentucky in March of 1928.  In December 1945, Trylbia married Henry C. Prater and he preceded her in death in 1990. 

Trylbia graduated from the Beauty Academy in Lima and ran her own beauty salon in Ada, the Ada Hair Care Center, for thirty-five years.  She was a member of the Ada Church of Christ.  She had a longtime companion, Bill Ludwig.

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