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July 31 Community Meal

St. Mark Lutheran Church--located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada--will be having their monthly community meal on Wednesday, July 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., or whenever supplies run out. 

The meal is free and open to the public. This month's menu is a slightly lighter fare.  The meal will consist of a sub sandwich, chips, fruit and cookies.  You may dine in, carry out or drive up for curbside service.

Phil II Nichols served in the U.S. Marines

Phil II Nichols, age 69, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 27, 2024.  

He was born on June 7, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to the late Phil and Evo Erleen (Allen) Nichols.  On August 27, 1982, Phil married Sherill R. Moore and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2022. 

Phil is survived by his four children: Alicia Hogan of Miami, OK, Howard Hogan of Grove, OK, Russ (Nichole) King of Lima and Sarah (Rollin) Carver of South Carolina; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers: Harvey Andrew Nichols of Bryan and Billy Joe Nichols of Mendon; and a sister, Sarah Cunningham of Mendon. 

Ada gets ready for back to school

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Area families with children in school are marking their calendars for the following dates as they get ready for the 2024-2025 school year at Ada Exempted Village Schools.

Reservoir Rd. closure on July 29

The Allen County Engineer's Office has announced that Reservoir Rd. between Mumaugh Rd. and McClure Rd. will be closed on Monday, July 29, 2024 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for chip seal work. Emergency Vehicles will have access during this closure.

ONU students bring forgotten WWI alumni stories to light

Find more ONU news at www.ONU.edu/news

More than a century ago—July 28, 1914, World War I erupted in Europe.

Almost three years later, in April 1917, the United States entered the war to defend democracy, sending its sons and daughters to Europe’s battlefields.

Perry J. Spradlin was a farmer

Perry J. Spradlin, age 62, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at his residence. 

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