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Kenyon E. Gibson served in the U.S. Navy

Kenyon E. Gibson, age 65, of Dola and formerly of Ada, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health Systems. 

Ada Distinguished Awards gala celebrates three outstanding contributions

Top) Ada Automotive, Business of the Year, 2023; L-R below) David Lusk, Distinguished Citizen of 2023, Jill Simmons, volunteer of the year.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

On Thursday, February 29, the Ada community gathered for a celebration of individuals and organizations that made outstanding contributions during 2023. Based on nominations from individuals, recipients were selected for outstanding volunteer, business of the year and citizen of the year.

Donald M. Bailey worked for Graphic Packaging

Donald M. Bailey, age 57, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

AE girls edged by Wildcats in district semis

By Cort Reynolds

ELIDA__The Allen East High School girls basketball team rallied late but came up just short 49-45 to league rival Delphos Jefferson in the Div. III district semifinals Thursday, February29, at the Elida Fieldhouse, ending their season and 13-game win streak.

March calendar for Wings Supprort & Recovery

March 2024 events that are open to the public have been announced by Wing's Support and Recovery center, 111 E. Columbus St., Kenton. See the full calendar HERE.

  • Yoga has been added on Tuesdays with certified yoga instructor and community member Jami Dellifield.
  • St. Patrick's Day celebration at 1:00 p.m. on March 15.
  • Easter celebration at noon on March 29, serving lunch and dessert.

The center notes, "We have been graciously donated extra laundry soap, so if someone is in need of doing their laundry here at Wing's, we have the supplies!"

Shower, laundry, breakfast and lunch are available at the center Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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FEATURE PHOTO Steam Saturday at Ada Public Library

Another STEAM Saturday at the Ada Public Library draws near! Saturday, March 2 at noon brings a day of discovery and interactive learning! Visit AdaLibrary.org for more programming news.

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