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Randy Cole 1963 - 2021

Randy L. Cole, 57, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 12:04 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on Aug. 12, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Alan E. and Bonnie (Neifer) Cole. Randy married Sherri K. Shirk on March 2, 2001 and she survives in Alger.

Randy worked for Celina Glass. 

Also surviving are his children: Wesley (Katelyn Loveless) Shaw of Ada and Lexi (Kyle) Mullins of Alger; four grandchildren; three brothers: Craig (Toni) Cole of Hubert, N.C., Rex (Sharon) Cole of Westminster and Chris (Rexanne) Cole of Dola; and a sister, Amy (Jeff) Sheldon of Ada.

Bessie Risner retired after 40 years at Hardin Memorial Hospital

Bessie L. Risner, 83, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at Marion General Hospital.

She was born on March 21, 1938, in Goodloe, Kentucky, to the late Elisha and Mallie Marie (Centers) Hicks. On June 30, 1956, Bessie married Rev. Homer “Russel” Risner and he preceded her in death on Sept. 23, 1987.

Bessie retired from Hardin Memorial Hospital after working for over 40 years as a nursing assistant. She was a member of the High Street Freewill Baptist Church of Ada. 

Let's play soccer!

Ada Soccer Club registration open through July 2 • Summer skill nights begin Thursday

Ada Soccer Club registration is now open through Friday, July 2.

Click here to go to the registration site.

According to Doug Dewese, earlier this week 46 players already signed up. Breaking down by age group follows:
U-18                17 players
U-10                10 players
U12/15           17 players

She's in the Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corp

Victoria Ross, 2020 Ada High School grad

Victoria Ross, a member of the Ada High School class of 2020, never put down her horn following graduation.

After being accepted at Ohio University she auditioned for and was selected to be in the Ohio University marching 110.

This summer she auditioned and was accepted as a member of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle Corps based in Atlanta, Georgia.

“Our show this season is called “Legend of the Bottle Tree.”

“We will travel to Virginia, Boston, Allentown, a couple of towns in Ohio and end at Drum Corps International (DCI)  in Indianapolis on Aug. 12-14.

Ready...aim...

Who said you had to swim at the Ada pool. The only real requirement is to get wet. There are several ways to accomplish this. One popular way is to get in front of the largest squirt gun in Ada. the rest takes care of itself.

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