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January 2025

Philip Walter Compton taught at Ohio Northern University

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

Philip Walter Compton, age 82, of Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, surrounded by his family.   

He was born on September 8, 1942 in Washington, DC to the late Ralph and Olivia (Crickenburger) Compton.  On August 1, 1964 Philip married LaDonna G. Shively and she survives in Bluffton. 

Also surviving are his daughter, LeAnn (Raymond) Pryor of Ada; two grandchildren: Kelsey (Brendan) Tisher and Kyle (Raina) Zimmerly; great grandchildren: Isla and Brewer; brother, Ralph (Patti) Compton; a sister, Carol (Wayne) Spangler; and a bonus sister, Jaci (Joel) Cox. 

Philip retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada where he was a professor. He was a member of the Ada First United Methodist Church. Philip served as the former pastor for Rhinehart United Methodist Church and the chaplain for the Ada Liberty Fire Department. He was a co-founder of the West Ohio Food Bank and Table One Restaurant. Philip was very involved with his community and was a Jefferson Award Recipient for voluntary service.  

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Bulldog girls basketball loss  at Arcadia

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

By Cort Reynolds

ARCADIA - The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team lost to Blanchard Valley Conference foe Arcadia 52-30 on January 2.

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Governor DeWine designates seven Ohio counties as a new planning organization 

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

Provided by the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission

In late December the office of Governor Mike DeWine announced that a proposed planning committee—the West Central Ohio Rural Planning  Organization (WORPO)—will be officially designated as its own rural planning entity under the  leadership of Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC). 

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Avian Influenza suspected in some Ohio waterfowl

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ohio. While awaiting test results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, the Division of Wildlife is considering reports of dead birds in Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, Sandusky, and Warren counties as presumed positive for HPAI.
 
Over the last few weeks, Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and one mallard have been reported dead and are being tested.
 

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December 2024 land transfers in the Ada school district

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, January 3, 2025

By Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following three land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in December 2024 as reported on the website of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon  and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

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Beatitudes January 2025 activity schedule

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

Beatitudes Community Center, 210 N. Main St., will hold the following activities, including serveral new events. Open to all.

Sally's Euchre
- January 7, 14, 21 and 28 at noon

Soup and Bingo
- January 8 at noon

Senior Citizens Euchre
- January 9, 16, 23 and 30 at noon

Bible Study
- January 15 at 11:00 a.m.

Arts and Crafts
- January 22 at 11:00 a.m.

Beatitude Bees Garden Club.  
- January 29 at 11:00 a.m.

 

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Kevin J. Clemons served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 2, 2025

Kevin J. Clemons, age 61, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on July 24, 1963 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Laura (Hurt) Clemons. Kevin married Janice Oestreich and she survives in Ada. 

Also surviving are his son, Kevin Clemons, II of Ada; three grandchildren: Colton Arthur Wheeler, Waylon Michael Clemons and Amelia Grace Clemons; three brothers: Bob (Wilma) Clemons, Jeff Clemons and Jeff Chancey; and two sisters: Sheila Dye and Helen (Ron) Shumaker. 

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Obituary for Betty Jean Richardson

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 2, 2025

Betty Jean Richardson, age 99, of Ada, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. 

She was born on August 22, 1925 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Arnett and Ella (Helmick) Rose. On February 2, 1942 Jean married Paul E. Richardson and he preceded him in death on June 4, 2015.  

Jean is survived by her two children: Paul “Bud” (Mary) Richardson of Alger and Diana Rex of Harrod; daughter-in-law, Deborah Richardson of Harrod; one hundred-fifteen grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her son, Gary Richardson; son-in-law, Jon Rex; four great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister. 

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Stay Away: PFAs and health

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 2, 2025

By Chayden Pitzer, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist

Elvis Presley released the song Stay Away in February of 1968 as part of the soundtrack for the movie Stay Away, Joe.  This song only hit number 67 on the top 100 hits in the United States. This was unusual for the King of Rock and Roll since he had 18 number one hits and 40 top ten songs during his career. 

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Bee Home celebrates 1-year anniversary on January 3

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, January 2, 2025

Bee Home is marking its 1-year anniversary on Friday, January 3 with cookies by Marlene and free treats to celebrate.

The "new to you" home furnishings shop at 228 N Main St. is closed today, January 2 and opens at 12:00 p.m. on Friday; phone 419-788-9459.

HOURS
Tuesday 12–5 PM
Wednesday 12–5 PM
Thursday 12–5 PM
Friday 12–5 PM
Saturday 11 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed

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