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January 2025

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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ONU sports roundup, Dec. 18-31

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 2, 2025

The following results are from December 18-31 of the Ohio Northern University 2024 athletics season:

Michael, Magg score 14 points apiece as Men's Basketball returns home with 77-59 victory over Kalamazoo

Akamine, Luersman lead Women's Basketball in 67-59 overtime win over Principia (Ill.) in Ohio Wesleyan Classic

Women's Basketball falls at No. 10-ranked Ohio Wesleyan 63-38 in Ohio Wesleyan Classic

Upon further, further review: No. 22 Wrestling splits matches against Division II schools at West Liberty after all

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Bettinger selected as 2025 honoree by Ada Alumni Association

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 2, 2025

The Ada Exempted Village Schools has announced that Walter W. Bettinger II has been selected as the 2025 inductee into the Ada High School Alumni Hall of Honor. The school district will celebrate this honor as well as the 2024 Scholarship Recipient on Saturday, January 11 with a 5:00 p.m. reception at the cafeteria.

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