Richard N. Smith, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 1:13 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on December 18, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to the late Carl J. and Elsie (Klingler) Smith.
Richard is survived by his two children: Doug (Tricia) Smith and Donna Britt both of Ada; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Smith. Richard was previously married to Linda Dearth.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Hull.
Richard retired after working for thirty years from Ford Motor Company of Lima.
The Hardin County Board of Elections is accepting Absentee Ballot Requests for the May 3, 2022 Primary Election.
However, the board has announced that on March 16, 2022, the Supreme Court of Ohio invalidated the Ohio General Assembly district plan adopted on February 24, 2022. Voter district information for Ohio House, Ohio Senate, and State Central Committee will be updated as soon as that information is available.
There are no Ada or Ada school district ballot issues.
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/
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.
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.