Gary A. Grant, 81, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at 8:09 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on Jan. 6, 1939, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Kathleen (Luginbuhl) Grant. On March 3, 1967, Gary married Gloria West and she survives in Lima.
Gary retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima and was also a farmer. He was a graduate of LaFayette-Jackson High School class of 1957. Gary was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1958 to 1960. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of LaFayette. Gary liked to golf and travel, one of his favorite places to travel was Hawaii.
The Hancock Park District (HPD) is launching a new opportunity to experience nature and history-based programs and events from the comfort of your own home.
The virtual program will be offered every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1 p.m. with a different focus for each two-to-three-minute segment. Following the live event, each video will be archived on the HPD Facebook page and in mp4 format at www.HancockParks.com.
Due to growing concerns about the COVI-19 virus and in light of the recent order for Ohioans to “stay home,” the Radio Day for United Way of Hardin County has been postponed with a tentative date of April 18.
"United Way is extremely grateful for the donors of auction items and volunteers for this event and look forward to the fundraising event for a great cause," said Phyllis Griffith of the United Way.
Here is the March 25 community update from Ada Schools.
Yesterday was the first day, I think, where the Governor’s press conference didn’t impose a change or tweak to what schools are doing. So, we didn’t do a community update.
But, today I wanted to share a few things that may be helpful. We are awaiting word, hopefully next week, as to whether this closure is to be extended (which I personally believe is likely), and thus we will begin to communicate our plans moving past April 3.
In the meantime, here are some items I hope are helpful:
Four Ada High School students received recognition from the Kenton Elks Lodge 157 as their school's students of the months for March and April.
Students from each school in Hardin County are recognized each month. This was the third group of students recognized for 2019-2020 school year by the Elks.
A partial listing of individual student activities is included here:
Quest Federal Credit Union, Ada will return to normal businss/drive-thru hours beginning Thursday, March 26, according to its Facebook.
The announcement also stated: We are remaining staffed to support our member/owners as we are an essential business, but extended hours at this time are not advisable for public or staff health and safety.
The hours of business, effective Thursday, are as follows:
