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Tonight's the night

Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 7. Turn back your clocks one hour and tell the kids that even though their bedtime is the same, they get to stay up one hour later.

Jean Ann Miller worked for Allen East Schools

Jean Ann Miller, age 93, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 1, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Walter and Nellie (Underwood) Thompson. In October 1947 Jean married Robert L. Miller and he preceded her in death on March 29, 1989. 

Jean retired from the Allen East Schools where she worked as a cook. She was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church.

Beth Gossard owned 302 Carryout

Elizabeth R. “Beth” Gossard, age 91, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on March 11, 1930, in Lima, Ohio to the late Maurice F. and Mary J. (O’Connell) Higgins. On June 22, 1957, Beth married Lyman L. Gossard and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2003.

Letter to the Icon: Sean Beck

I am humbled and honored to have been elected as one of Ada’s next Village Councilors. Having the support of the village that I’ve called “home” for almost a decade means the world to me. I will do my best for all the wonderful people who live, work, and play in Ada. I fully intend to keep the promises that were laid out during my campaign. Ensuring that government activities are accessible, transparent, and engaging is incredibly important to me, and the people of Ada. 

Apollo Career Center honor roll

Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima, has issued the following notice of high school honor roll students from the Village of Ada for the first semester, Fall 2021:

A Honor Roll: Morgan Dirmeyer, Dylan Hartman, Aaron Robson

A/B Honor Roll: Sophie Botteroff, Olivia Conley, Alexander Millirans, Aaron Robirds

Ada resident killed in Ford Plant accident

The Allen County Sheriff's Office reported the death of Ada resident Patrick Archer on November 3 in the following media release:

"On 11-3-2021 at approximately 7:06 p.m., the Allen County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a workplace accident at Ford Motor Company (1155 Bible Rd. Lima, Ohio).

Upon arrival deputies found that the victim, Patrick Archer of Ada, Ohio, was injured by mechanical equipment while working inside the facility and died at the scene. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau and the Allen County Coroner’s Office responded to the facility.

No foul play is suspected but the case remains under investigation."

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