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History of Hardin County in photos, exhibit and event

April 9 at Hardin County Historical Museums
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, March 27, 2022

From 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, The Hardin County Historical Museums, 223 N. Main St. Kenton will celebrate the opening of a new exhibit, Pictures of the Past: A History of Hardin County in Photographs.

The event will include special guest Tim Carrig, who will display vintage cameras and talk about photography. Admission is free.

The museum is closed for inventory and to prepare new exhibits from January 3-April 3. Upon reopening, museum hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 1:00-4:00 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.hardinmuseums.org/

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Easter activities at First Baptist Church of Ada

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 27, 2022

The following announcements were provided by First Baptist Church of Ada, 350 W North Ave.

SUNDAY SCHOOL: SUNDAY! @ 9:00 a.m.

  • Adult Study:  “In His Image”:  Pastor Duffy
  • Pre-K to 2nd:  “Follow The Bible” : Gretchen & Patty
  • Grades 3-5:  “Follow Jesus” : Reba & Joan
  • Jr High:  “The Gospel Project” :Travis & Caleb

Easter Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. - April 17. Special Guest Speaker: Endalikachew Daba Degefu. There will be no Sunday School this Sunday as we would like all to join us.

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Letter: Thank you to Ada police officers

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 27, 2022

I just want to say thank you to our police officers. They are always ready to help and they really seem to get know the people in Ada.

They are great officers for our kind of town. Thank you all and be safe.

Shelby Cameron

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Feature photo: Depot Park blossoms in late March

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, March 27, 2022

I spy: Magnolias and daffodils on Thursday, March 24 triumphing over severe storms on March 23. Ada's Depot Park was a beautiful place to spot the coming of spring blooms. 

Feature and additional photos on March 26-27, 2022. https://www.adaicon.com/feature/202203/depot-park-blossoms-late-march

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Bernita Latimore owned Latimore SOHIO

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, March 26, 2022

Bernita A. Latimore, age 88, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 12:03 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on January 28, 1934, in McGuffey, Ohio to Glenn and Nona (West) Johnson who preceded her in death. On February 15, 1953, Bernita married Francis Lewis “Lewie” Latimore and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2005.

Bernita was the former owner of Latimore SOHIO in McGuffey, Ohio. She was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ and a member of the Ada O.E.S.  Her life was her church and her faith was very strong.

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Ralph Spradlin served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 26, 2022

Ralph M. Spradlin, age 85, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 10:15 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on June 22, 1936, to the late Frank and Emma (Whitaker) Spradlin. Ralph married Vivian Cochrane and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2008.

Ralph retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked as a mail carrier.  He also drove bus for the Upper Scioto Valley Schools. Ralph was a U.S. Army veteran. He was an avid fisherman and poker player. Ralph loved his cat, Lady.

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