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Pistol Challenge at Liberty Conservation Club October 9

The Liberty Conservation Club, 1552 State Route 235, is hosting The Pistol Challenge, a Pistol and Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) event from 9 a.m.-12 noon on Saturday, October 9. The public is invited to attend. 

Participants will compete for the fastest time in one or more divisions: rimfire pistol, centerfire pistol, and PCC. Registration fee: $25 per division. Prizes awarded to the winners in each division. Register/pay online at Ticketleap.com or pay with cash on the day of the event. For additional details, contact Terry by text/voice at 419-231-5391.

Carol Mae Hoffer was a homemaker

Carol Mae Hoffer, age 59, passed away on October 1, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital.

Carol was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Robert Carman, who preceded her in death, and Helga (Michelfelder) Carman who survives. On June 6, 1986 she married Mark Hoffer, who survives in Ada.

2021 Ada High School Homecoming Court

The 2021 Ada High School homecoming court gathered for a photo opportunity on Monday, October 4. See list of names. Homecoming weekend includes the Friday, October 8 football game vs. Columbus Grove and Homecoming Dance on Saturday.

Mark Binkley was 1959 Harrod HS graduate

Mark Binkley, age 80, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 5:24 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on August 1, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late Homer and Glenna Mae (Lament) Binkley. Mark was previously married to Karen Hubbell, they divorced and she survives in Lima.

Mark was a farmer and owner and operator of several businesses. He was a member of the Harrod Christian Church. Mark was a former member of the Elks Lodge #54 and past exaulted ruler in 1983-1984.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1533 of Indian Lake and a member of the Eagles Aries #370 of Lima. He was a 1959 graduate of Harrod High School class of 1959. 

Kurt Krendl worked for Krendl Machine

Kurt A. Krendl, age 60, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 2:28 p.m. at Mercy Health–St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on August 13, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the late John M. “Jack” and Mary A. (Schulte) Krendl. On August 20, 2011 Kurt married Lucinda D. Staley, and she survives in Ada.

Kurt worked for Krendl Machine. He enjoyed traveling and grilling. He loved his dogs. Kurt loved his grandchildren. 

October 5 Board of Education meeting to appoint new member

The Ada Exempted Village Schools, 725 W North Ave., have announced a special Board of Education Meeting for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is appoint a new board member.

Board members are Matt Gossman, president; Dr. Amy Mullins, Ronald Fleming and Tome Dearth.

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