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Marilyn Ruth Dearth worked for Cole-Humphrey Insurance

Marilyn Ruth Dearth, age 90, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. 

Kenyon E. Gibson served in the U.S. Navy

Kenyon E. Gibson, age 65, of Dola and formerly of Ada, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health Systems. 

Ada Distinguished Awards gala celebrates three outstanding contributions

Top) Ada Automotive, Business of the Year, 2023; L-R below) David Lusk, Distinguished Citizen of 2023, Jill Simmons, volunteer of the year.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

On Thursday, February 29, the Ada community gathered for a celebration of individuals and organizations that made outstanding contributions during 2023. Based on nominations from individuals, recipients were selected for outstanding volunteer, business of the year and citizen of the year.

Donald M. Bailey worked for Graphic Packaging

Donald M. Bailey, age 57, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

AE girls edged by Wildcats in district semis

By Cort Reynolds

ELIDA__The Allen East High School girls basketball team rallied late but came up just short 49-45 to league rival Delphos Jefferson in the Div. III district semifinals Thursday, February29, at the Elida Fieldhouse, ending their season and 13-game win streak.

FEATURE PHOTO Steam Saturday at Ada Public Library

Another STEAM Saturday at the Ada Public Library draws near! Saturday, March 2 at noon brings a day of discovery and interactive learning! Visit AdaLibrary.org for more programming news.

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