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A special Board of Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of a special executive session for the purpose of employment.

The Ada board is comprised of 

  • Troy Erickson, president
  • Matt Gossman
  • Ted Griffith
  • Justin Hollon
  • Ronald Fleming

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Vera Marie Sprague, age 75, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born on February 7, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to the late Fredrick and Della (Morris) Cowan. On June 20, 1969 Vera married David Sprague, I, who preceded her in death on April 5, 2007.

Vera is survived by her five children: Howard (Nancy) Sprague of Alger, Rhonda (Albert) Gutierrez of Ada, Sandy (Stu) Yagerman of Alger, Rebecca (Michael) Donnal of Alger and David (Candi) Sprague, II; nine grandchildren: Cassidy, James, Cristin, Shawn, Carissa, Alex, Justin, Charley and Shelby; and sixteen great grandchildren.  

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JUNE 30 MEDIA RELEASE__A specialty crop walk is planned for Wednesday, May 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for fruit and vegetable production growers. The program will take place at the Daniel Hostetler Farm located at 21613 County Road 200, Mt. Victory, OH 43340.

Dr. Ashley Leach, specializing in Specialty Crop Entomology, will discuss strategies for "Keeping Pests Down in Vegetable Production." Dr. Gary Gao, Small Fruit Production Specialist, will present on "New and Existing Raspberry Production Options for Ohio," while Dr. Andres Sanabria-Velazquez from the Vegetable Crop Pathology department will share insights on "Best Practices in Integrated Vegetable Disease Management."

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Mary Lou Reffitt, age 73, of North Lewisburg, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at her home. 

She was born on December 17, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to Tommy and Osie (Bailey) Reffitt, Sr.  Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: JoVan Sheets and Julie Jenkins. 

Mary Lou is survived by siblings Ben Ray of Kingsville, TX, Minnie Moore Olivet of South Dakota, Elizabeth and Paul Topping of Bellefontaine and Tom and Jo Reffitt of Bluffton; along with many nieces and nephews.  

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ADA SCHOOLS VIA REMIND__Varsity Singers Camp is Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with a community performance Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

All students in Varsity Singers, crew or The Experience should report Monday at 9:00 a.m.

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MEDIA RELEASE___Here is the scoop: Free Velvet ice cream at Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert Street.

This free community event is July 12 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The public is welcome. Several flavors of ice cream will be served.

  • Vacation Bible School registration available
  • Tour the Enchanted Forest
  • Playground, Fellowship Hall for fun and socializing
  • Corn Hole / Ping-Pong / Foosball

Send events to [email protected]

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