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July 2024

July 31 Community Meal

St. Mark Lutheran Church--located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada--will be having their monthly community meal on Wednesday, July 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., or whenever supplies run out. 

The meal is free and open to the public. This month's menu is a slightly lighter fare.  The meal will consist of a sub sandwich, chips, fruit and cookies.  You may dine in, carry out or drive up for curbside service.

Phil II Nichols served in the U.S. Marines

Phil II Nichols, age 69, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 27, 2024.  

He was born on June 7, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to the late Phil and Evo Erleen (Allen) Nichols.  On August 27, 1982, Phil married Sherill R. Moore and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2022. 

Phil is survived by his four children: Alicia Hogan of Miami, OK, Howard Hogan of Grove, OK, Russ (Nichole) King of Lima and Sarah (Rollin) Carver of South Carolina; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers: Harvey Andrew Nichols of Bryan and Billy Joe Nichols of Mendon; and a sister, Sarah Cunningham of Mendon. 

Ada gets ready for back to school

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Area families with children in school are marking their calendars for the following dates as they get ready for the 2024-2025 school year at Ada Exempted Village Schools.

Reservoir Rd. closure on July 29

The Allen County Engineer's Office has announced that Reservoir Rd. between Mumaugh Rd. and McClure Rd. will be closed on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for chip seal work. Emergency Vehicles will have access during this closure.

ONU students bring forgotten WWI alumni stories to light

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More than a century ago—July 28, 1914, World War I erupted in Europe.

Almost three years later, in April 1917, the United States entered the war to defend democracy, sending its sons and daughters to Europe’s battlefields.

Perry J. Spradlin was a farmer

Perry J. Spradlin, age 62, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his residence. 

Weekend Doctor: What’s a fever?

By April Lieb, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Caughman Health Center

Fever. A common question for many parents is, “What is considered a fever?” Fever in children can be scary, but just because there is a fever does not always mean there is cause for alarm. Normal body temperature is considered 98.6 F (37 C). In the world of pediatrics, a fever is considered 100.4 F (38 C) per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

A fever helps the body by stimulating the immune system to fight the infection. Other common reasons children will develop a fever are overdressing, immunizations and occasionally teething, although in these cases the fever is typically less than 100 F. 

If your child is under three months old and has a fever of 100.4 F or higher, you should seek medical attention. 

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High speed pursuit leads to I-75 crash in Eagle Twp.

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP – On July 25, 2024, at approximately 11:55 p.m., troopers with the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol were on routine patrol when a trooper identified a vehicle that had been reported stolen traveling north on Interstate Route 75. The vehicle was confirmed as stolen by the Lima Police Department. A traffic stop was initiated with the 2017 Chevrolet Impala and the driver of the stolen vehicle failed to stop; a pursuit ensued.

Troopers with the Findlay Post were requested to assist and deployed stop stick devices. The pursuit traveled approximately 11 miles before the suspect vehicle struck the rear of a 2022 Ford F-150 in Eagle Township, southwest of Findlay. The driver of the F-150 pulled to the right berm. The stolen Impala entered the median and rolled over several times, coming to final rest on its top. The driver of the stolen vehicle was taken into custody without further incident.

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Blufftonite Bassitt makes Olympics debut in Paris 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Trevor Bassitt, professional track athlete and Bluffton High School alumnus, is representing the United States in the 400m men's hurdles in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, the 32-sport event runs from July 26 to August 11.

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