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Avian Influenza suspected in some Ohio waterfowl

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has collected and submitted samples from multiple dead wild birds to test for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Ohio. While awaiting test results from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory, the Division of Wildlife is considering reports of dead birds in Auglaize, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Montgomery, Richland, Sandusky, and Warren counties as presumed positive for HPAI.
 
Over the last few weeks, Canada geese, trumpeter swans, and one mallard have been reported dead and are being tested.
 

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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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Governor DeWine designates seven Ohio counties as a new planning organization 

Posted by Staff on Friday, January 3, 2025

Provided by the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission

In late December the office of Governor Mike DeWine announced that a proposed planning committee—the West Central Ohio Rural Planning  Organization (WORPO)—will be officially designated as its own rural planning entity under the  leadership of Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC). 

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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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