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4th annual Fill the Boots drive, December 6

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, November 23, 2024

Ada-Liberty Fire Department will collect donations for the 4th annual Fill the Boots drive on Friday, December 6 beginning at 3:00 p.m. 100% of donations will go to Ada families for food and Christmas gifts. Donations can also be made HERE.

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New book memorials at Alger Public Library

Posted by Staff on Friday, November 22, 2024

The Alger Public Library has received a variety of memorials, honorariums, and donations in 2024. This list represents those titles that are available for circulation.

The following books were donated to the library by The Deep Roots Garden Club: 

  • Up in the Garden by Kate Messner
  • Down in Dirt by Kate Messner
  • Let’s Get Gardening

In tribute to Fred Bennett, for his retirement presented by Jack Wilcox:

  • Dayton, Ohio, Patent Drawings by J.W. Koller

The following books by by John Sandford are in tribute to Larry Hattery and donated by Jack Wilcox:

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Board of Education hears 5-year financial forecast, OSBA session recap

Posted by Staff on Friday, November 22, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ada Schools Board of Education met on November 21 with this attached agenda including administration reports, monthly financial report and the twice-annual 5-year financial forecast. Board member Justin Hollon reported on attending two days of the OSBA Capital Conference and Trade Show.

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
High School Principal Dan Lee encouraged the board to take a look at the Science Fair for 7th graders, which was also being held that evening. He noted that this is a big project with weeks of preparation and a presentation to adults and people they don’t know. He called it a “good adversity” experience.

He also reported on band and Varsity Singers competitions, the annual Music Feast show choir even and Veterans Breakfast, thanking all of the volunteers and students who assist with these programs. 

Lee noted that 20+ students are being assisted with a new backpack food program for the upper grades that provides students with food for weekends. The new program is supported by Honda, an anonymous donor and the Hardin County United Way. 

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Incident report classifies Alger home fire as accidental

Posted by Staff on Friday, November 22, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal has issued a report on the October 31 fire that destroyed a residence at 2352 Township Rd 92 in Alger.

The incident report identifies the fire as accidental. No criminal activity was uncovered. The area of origin is listed as the cooking area/kitchen and estimated damage is listed at $75,000. 

The Alger Fire Department was called to the single-story, wood frame, double wide manufactured residence at about 6:36 p.m. At this time thick brown smoke was venting from the roof and eaves.

Advised that a female subject might be in the residence, crews forced entry and began extinguishing the fire in the kitchen. Hazardous conditions forced fire fighters out of the residence and they continued to attack the fire from the exterior. The female subject was found sleeping in a nearby vehicle.

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Winter white

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 21, 2024

A light, white blanket of snow brightened Ada on November 21. An Ohio Northern University photographer captured the transformation and how some on campus dressed for the day. More photos on ONU Facebook HERE.

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Gerald G. Rayl was a tool maker

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Gerald G. Rayl, age 86, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 20, 1938 in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Charles I. and Kathryn C. (Businger) Rayl. On June 15, 1957 Gerald married Dorothy Marie Ackerman; she preceded him in death on February 24, 2021.

Gerald is survived by his two sons and daughter: Kevin (Karen) Rayl, Rodney (Wendy) Rayl and Rebecca Rayl all of Ada; and three grandchildren: Andrew (Tessa) Rayl, Jacob Rayl and Eli Esguerra; and three brothers: Wallace (Jean) Rayl of Cheyenne, WY, Jerry (Alta) Rayl of Ada, and Charles (Jan) Rayl of Lima 

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