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Mobile mammography offered during Kenton food drive

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 26, 2025

KENTON __ On April 22, the OhioHealth North Market Mobile Mammography Unit will be stationed at Home Run Memorial Park, at 13625 OH 292 Kenton. The mobile unit will be operating from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., which overlaps with the scheduled food distribution event from noon-2:00 p.m. 

The North Market Mobile Mammography Unit aims to eliminate barriers for women who need access to vital healthcare screenings by bringing mammography technology directly into communities like Kenton. This upcoming event is thanks to support from the Ohio Northern University student group, ONU Rural Scholars Project–Pharm D.

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Drive-Thru Ashes at Ada First UMC on March 5

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, February 26, 2025

301 N. Main St. (Corner of Main St. and Highland Ave.)
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Ada First United Methodist Church is extending a community invitation to its March 5 Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday observance. Past Brandi Rigsby shares, "As you enter the car port from Highland Street, you will experience the significance of Ash Wednesday through scripture reading, prayer, the imposition of ashes and a blessing, all from the comfort of your car. All are welcome!

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Ada Police Department re-posts Munson missing person statement

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 25, 2025

On February 24, the Ada Police Department reposted the November 18 media release asking for assistance in finding missing person Todd Munson:

"Todd's family requested we re-share this post as there have been some rumors that he has been located. Todd has not been seen since November of 2024. If you see Todd please contact the Ada Police Department." The department phone number is 419-634-0010

The media release states:

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ODNR urges caution during spring wildfire season

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 25, 2025

COLUMBUS, Ohio– The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is urging Ohioans to follow the state’s outdoor burning regulations and to take precautions if they plan to burn debris this spring. Ohio law dictates that most outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. March through May.
 
“Each spring, wildfires ignite in Ohio due to careless trash and debris burning,” said ODNR Division of Forestry Chief Dan Balser. “If Ohioans follow safe burning practices and obey regulations, they can help prevent wildfires.”
 

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Bulldog robotics competes at Showdown at the Peak

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The Ada Bulldogs announced on Facebook: Our robotics team competed in Bellefontaine on February 15 at at a combined middle school and high school VEX Robotics competition, finishing 17th out of 35 teams—one of our strongest showings yet!

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Donald Duane Berry served in the U.S. Army and the Marines

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Donald Duane Berry, age 68, of McGuffey, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his home.

He was born on March 31, 1956 in Marion, Indiana to John and Arlene (Ancil) Berry, Sr. His father, John survives in Gas City, Indiana and his mother, Arlene preceded him in death. On July 10, 2000 Donald married Lisa Mosley and she survives in McGuffey.  

Also surviving are his three children: Jason Berry, Shawn (Jordan) Garrett and Megan (Doug) Slusher; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a brother, John (Jane) Berry, Jr. 

Donald was preceded in death by his son, Justin Roberts.

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