UPDATED APRIL 18 Media release from Sheriff Keith A. Everhart
On 04/17/2025 at 12:43 p.m. Hardin County 911 received a report of a two-vehicle injury accident in the 12000 block of St Rt 309. The vehicles involved are a 2011 Chevy Impala and a 2012 Chevy Malibu. The Impala was occupied by a male driver and a female passenger. The Chevy Malibu was occupied by a female driver.
The driver of the Impala succumbed to injuries on scene. The passenger in Impala was extricated from the vehicle and flown to Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. The female driver of the Malibu was extricated from the vehicle and flown to Lima St. Rita's Hospital.
New Village Administrator hired with May start date
The Village of Ada Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15 with actions and discussion including electricity and gas aggregation contract decision making and the hiring of a new village administrator.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Andrew R. Tutor, a candidate for Judge of Hardin County Municipal Court on the May 6 ballot, introduced himself to council. Tutor is the current Hardin County Municipal Prosecutor. He was born and raised in Hardin County and is a third-generation attorney. He has worked in private practice for 14 years.
The upcoming May election has the 2nd request for approval of a 1 mill replacement levy for operating expense for Liberty Township. Our main expenses deal with the upkeep and maintenance of 6 cemeteries totaling 27 acres and 23 miles of township roads. This levy would generate an additional $30, 015 for the township.
ADA __ The Ada High School baseball team decisively beat Blanchard Valley Conference foe Arlington 7-2 on a sunny but cool Wednesday evening, April 16.
The Bulldogs scored five runs in a big fifth inning to build on their 2-0 lead, then held off a minor rally to win by five.
The Red Devils tallied single runs in each of the last two innings, but it was far too little, too late.
“It was a good team win,” said Ada head coach Toby Smith. “We need to clean up our mental mistakes, and if we can do that we will see more results like this one tonight.”
ADA __ Playing just their second home game of the season, the Ada High School softball team soundly defeated Blanchard Valley Conference foe Arlington 10-0 on Wednesday, April 16.
Senior catcher Natilyn McClain smacked a triple and two doubles to pace the Bulldog offense as she drove in three runs.
Ada senior pitcher Jenna Bassitt hurled a five-inning shutout to win her ninth game. She struck out nine and allowed just two hits with one walk.
“It was good to see us get back on the winning track,” said fourth-year Bulldog head coach Jeff Bassitt. “Natilyn hit and caught well, and Jenna pitched well. Our defense was solid.”
