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 Obituary for William “Ira” VanHorn

 William “Ira” VanHorn, age 40, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his parent’s residence.  

Listeria outbreak in 12 states

The Allen County Department of Health has shared the following message from the Centers for Disease Control:

LISTERIA OUTBREAK: 
28 people are sick, with 2 deaths, in 12 states. Do not eat meats you get sliced at any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to figure out which deli meats are contaminated. https://bit.ly/4cPl2dO/

Village of Ada issues $2.75M in permits for first half 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

During the first six months of 2024 the Village of Ada issued 31 commercial and residential permits with a total estimated value of $2.75M. Zoning Inspector Michael Harnishfeger provided a report including the following information.

Obituary for Margie Jordan

Margie Jordan, age 87, of Lima, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Ada CIC discusses Wilson wayfinding and tackling downtown disinvestment

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The July 17 quarterly meeting of the Ada Community Improvement Corporation was an opportunity to feel the pulse of the Ada business community. Held on the heels of the July Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting that occurred earlier in the day, the CIC meeting tackled ideas for Wilson wayfinding signs, downtown storefront capacity and ways to counteract disinvestment in aging buildings.

Magical summer sky

Sometimes you stop and smell the roses, sometimes you stop and admire the sky--if you can find a safe spot to park in. This twilight sky was seen on July 16 near Old Lincoln Highway.

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