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Ada Loop will bring cyclists to town on July 16

Ride to Remember begins in Bluffton
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The Bluffton Lions Foundation will host the Eighth Annual Ride to Remember on Saturday, July 16. The event will be held as an in-person event but will also include an option to ride on your own time at any location.

“Join us for a tour of the beautiful northwest Ohio countryside,” said Travis Music, co-committee chair. Routes are on scenic, flat, paved roads and feature points of interest such as the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, Schumacher Swiss Homestead, and the villages of Ada, Lafayette, Gilboa, Pandora, Rockport and Rawson.

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Ada Police Department among agencies receiving state grants

Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program awards $2 million in second round
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 7, 2022

$2 million in funding has been awarded by the State of Ohio to help local law enforcement agencies combat violent crime and protect their communities, with the Ada Police Department receiving $53,283.80 for retention bonuses.

Eight law enforcement agencies will receive grants as part of the second round of the new Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. Funding will primarily be used to recruit, retain, and hire law enforcement officers.

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Karen and Bob Ward celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Karen and Bob Ward of Ada celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren on Saturday, June 4. 

Karen and Bob Ward were married on June 6, 1972 in Rolla, Missouri, Karen's hometown. At that time, their wedding reception was also held in her back yard with cake, punch, relatives and friends. 

Pictured in the family gathering on Saturday were (back L-R), Heather (Ward) and Ron Weihrauch with daughter, Ellie. Brian and Elycia (Taylor) Ward, Cate Ackerman, Camden Ward, Jennifer (Ward) Ackerman and Cori Ackerman and Vanessa Ward.

Bob and Karen are seated with their wedding poster next to them.

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Fairlie F. Earl funeral service announced

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 6, 2022

Fairlie F. Earl, age 87, of Lakeview, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 12:06 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on November 3, 1934, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Roy and Breneice Ema (Ziegler-Fark) Hanson. On August 5, 1955, Fairlie married Jack E. Earl and he survives in Lakeveiw.  

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Robert E. “Bob” Fissel worked for Freuhauf Trailor Corp.

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 6, 2022

Robert E. “Bob” Fissel, age 82, of Wapakoneta, passed peacefully away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 3:48 a.m. at his home. 

He was born on February 27, 1940, in Spencerville, Ohio to the late Howard and Ada (Mitchell) Fissel. On September 2, 1995, Bob married Carol (Honigford) Fissel and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Also surviving are his three children: Terri (Tom) Marchal of Wapakoneta, Mark Fissel of Lima, and Doug (Deb) Fissel of Powell; two stepdaughters: Birdella Stephens of Elida, and Christie Stephens of LaFayette; a sister, Phyllis Collins of Lima; and nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

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Agenda and packet for June 7 council meeting

Public meeting schedule
Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, June 6, 2022

The Village of Ada has posted the June 7 Regular council meeting agenda packet and any updates HERE.

The packet includes

  • Agenda
  • Minutes from the May 17 meeting for review and approval
  • Claims register for June 7, 2022
  • Ada Public Library letter regarding the Summer Reading Program and municipal swimming pool rental agreement
  • 2021 RITA tax collections summary

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

June 13, Ada-Liberty Ambulance Dist. 5:30 pm 530 N. Gilbert St.

June 17, Tree Commission Meeting 12:00 pm Municipal Building

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