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Mary Gossard was retired Upper Scioto Valley teacher

Mary D. Gossard, 89, died at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2013, at Otterbein Retirement Community, Cridersville.

She was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Ivel, Ky., to Stonewall J. and Anna Stratton Neeley, who preceded her in death. On April 26, 1945, she married Garfield E. Gossard, who died April 15, 1994.

Mrs. Gossard began her teaching career at Roundhead schools and retired from Upper Scioto Valley schools.

Survivors include two daughters, Patsy McColloch and Karen Quatman; two grandchildren, Vanessa Damshroder and Cameron Quatman; and three great-grandchildren, Georgianna, Elle and Kennedy.

Lots to do in Hardin County in February - here's the calendar

If you are at a loss for activities to get you through February, check out the Hardin County calendar of events for February, courtesy of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.  

 

Fleming nursing scholarship applications available

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is accepting applications for the Barbara Fleming Memorial Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship is meant to promote the career of nursing.

Therefore the scholarship money may be used toward a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse, a degree as a Registered Nurse, or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  The scholarship is to be used to pay school-related expenses toward any of these degrees.

The scholarship offers a minimum award of $500, and will be paid directly to the vocational school or college where the student is enrolled.

Police docket for Jan. 28 - Feb. 3

Jan. 28


  • Traffic stop, warning for equipment

  • Assist EMS on E Lincoln
Handled juvenile matter
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Handled non-injury accident on Union, report taken
  • Officers did an Interior Walk Through at the Ada School
  • Report taken for theft
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Handled vandalism complaint on E Lincoln

  • Handled animal complaints on Willeke & E Lincoln
  • Handled standby on S Main St

Jan. 29

Hardin County births in January at Bluffton Hospital

The folliwing is a list of babies born at Bluffton Hospital to Hardin County residents in January.

Jan. 17 - Audrey Salyer Cheney, daughter of Colby Salyer and Weslie Cheney, 8 pounds and 14 ounces, 21 inches long.

Jan. 23 - Serenity Nicole Hutchinson, daughter of Ashley Leiber and Josh Hutchinson, seven pounds and seven ounces, 20 inches long.

Jan. 28 - Arynn Breanna Chism, daughter of Angie and Jason Chism, 6 pounds and 13 ounces, 19 and a half inches long.

Ada's adaigo

So, you think you know Ada! Here are two of our community's most famous musicians. When was the last time you listened to their interesting melody? It's probably more recent than you think. For the answer, click here.

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