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Friends of the Ada Public Library meet March 19

The next meeting of the Friends of the Ada Public Library is March 19 at 7:00 p.m.

From www.AdaLibrary.org
Friends of the Ada Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the Library in our community. Friends help promote the library, develop activities, present special programs, and encourage reading and use of the Library. Friends meet about every other month to discuss and plan upcoming library functions. Attending meetings is encouraged to share ideas, volunteer for programs, and keep up-to-date on library activities.

The day will come when it's pool weather

The sun is shining, the birds are singing. On Thursday, March 20 it will be spring. On April 16 the Village of Ada will begin Early Bird sales for pool passes, which end at 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2025. For details on the May 24 municipal pool opening, visit www.adaoh.gov/municipal-pool-opening-may-24-2025

Beatitudes to host creative Easter egg decorating, March 19

Beatitudes will hold a Wacky Wednesday activity on March 19 at 11:00 a.m. 

This week the theme is Creative Easter Egg Decorating.

For more information about the Beatitudes community center, 210 N. Main St,  visit https://www.facebook.com/BeatitudesAda/

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Monday - CLOSED
Tuesday - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday - CLOSED

Ada Schools celebrate U.S. Airforce enlistee Burkheimer

From Ada High School:

Join us in celebrating Ada High School student Benjamin R. Burkheimer, who is taking the next big step in serving our country! He is headed off to Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for the United States Air Force, where he will train as a 2A334 Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics Specialist.

We are incredibly proud of his dedication, commitment, and service to our nation. Please join us in wishing him the best as he begins this incredible journey! 

Thank you for your service, Benjamin!

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Initial autopsy suggests Ada man died of natural causes

Issued March 17 by Police Chief Alec Cooper

Death Investigation

On March 13, 2025, at 5:54 p.m., Ada officers were dispatched to 735 North Main St, Apartment 14. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased 30-year-old male, Konner Ernest.

Konner was discovered by family members who had come to check on him. The Hardin County Coroner’s Office was contacted for assistance, and Konner was taken to Montgomery County for an autopsy.

The initial autopsy findings suggest that Konner passed away from natural causes.

This incident remains under investigation.

Jerry Lynn Patton served in the U.S. Marine Corps

Jerry Lynn “Rough Cut” Patton, age 75, beloved father and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 4:36 p.m. at his home in Harrod. 

He was born on October 1, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to the late James and Maxine (Combs) Patton. On December 19, 1970, Jerry married Peggy Christine (Lusk) Patton. Peggy preceded him in death on May 27, 2019.

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