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Daniel “Dan” Altstaetter was a Vietnam War veteran

Daniel “Dan” Altstaetter, 77, passed away on November 28, 2024 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1947 in Allen County to Harold and Louise (Lamb) Altstaetter who preceded him in death. On August 15, 1993 he married Lucinda Barron who survives in Ada.

Dan was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the 101st Airborne Division and with the 265th Radio Research Company. He was proud to be a Screamin Eagle! Dan was the owner of Design Associates in Ada, Ohio and was also the manager of H & L Trust Company. He was the past vice-president of Sons of the American Revolution, Findlay Ohio. Dan enjoyed golf, scuba diving, woodworking and playing the trumpet.  He was also a farmer and a member of the Lima Area Concert Band.

Weekend Doctor: Protect yourself with the flu vaccine

By Ashley O’Flaherty, CMA
Supervisor, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices

The flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of having to go to the doctor with flu by 40% to 60%. It has also been proven to help reduce the risk of hospitalization from flu, making it one of the most effective tools we have in preventing severe illness during flu season.

Ada wrestlers build on varsity experience

ABOVE) Ada varsity wrestling team, from left, front row: Silas Riblet, Liam Vieira, Landon Simon, Rey Hurley, Peyton Karsten. Middle: Wyatt Fisher, Zaiden Denslow, Dylan Marshall, Gio Hurley, Scarlett Long. Back: assistant coach Joey Carl, Ethan Carl, Layne Simon, Easton Lane, assistant coach Carter Bivens, head coach Eric Perkins.

BELOW) Returning Ada wrestling lettermen, from left, front: Silas Riblet, Liam Vieira, Landon Simon, Wyatt Fisher, Peyton Karsten Back: Zaiden Denslow, Layne Simon.

By Cort Reynolds

Veteran Ada High School head coach Eric Perkins is enthused about the Bulldog wrestling team entering his fifth season as they join the Blanchard Valley Conference.

Pleasant Township awarded safety sign grant by ODOT

From Ohio Department of Transportation, District 1

Sam Norris, Pleasant Township trustee in Hardin County, successfully navigated the ODOT process and secured funds through the township safety sign grant program.

Sam Norris was appointed a trustee in Pleasant Township, Hardin County, on Jan. 1, 2024. He logged an early win by securing approximately $1,900 from ODOT's township safety sign grant program.

Ada boys basketball nips Gophers in opener

By Cort Reynolds

RIDGEWAY – The Ada High School boys basketball team edged Hardin County rival Ridgemont 45-44 in the closing seconds to win a close season opener Wednesday night, November 27.

The tight non-league victory started the Bulldog campaign 1-0. The NWCC favorite Gophers begin 0-1.

Ridgemont led 44-43 in the waning seconds as Ada worked for a final shot.

Junior Zack Zimmerman was fouled while shooting a three-pointer, and he canned the first two foul shots to provide the slim margin of victory.

On the decisive play, one official apparently whistled Ada for double dribble, while the other referee called a foul which superseded the violation.

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