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Ridgemont Local Schools student faces charges of inducing panic

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office released the following announcement on the afternoon of September 25:

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office and Ridgemont Local School District [Mt. Victory] learned of a threat made by a current student on September 25, 2024.

The School Resource Officer and school officials immediately removed the student from class. As a result of the investigation, one juvenile was taken into custody and faces charges of inducing panic. The juvenile was transported to the Wood County Juvenile Detention Center where he will remain until he can be arraigned in the Hardin County Juvenile Court. 

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Letter: Ada Lions Club thank you to sponsors and patrons

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Ada Lions Club would like to thank the many sponsors and patrons for their support of the Lions Club food booth at this year’s Harvest and Herb Festival.  The Club has been serving the traditional hamburgers and hotdogs for several years. Through the continuous support of our sponsors, we are able to help many local individuals and organizations. 

Special thanks to Kewpee, Four Seasons Drive Thru, Tavern 101, Associated Plastics, Minich Truck Repair, Sheldon Gas Company, Norada Lanes, Hempy Water, Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op, Inc., Hays Insurance, Sharon Hawkins & Jason Hawkins and Gibson Construction.    

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Jackson Twp cold case from Allen Co. Sheriff's Office

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Summary of Harrod, Ohio cold case from the Allen County Sheriff, issued September 19, 2024.

William "Billy" Brown

On or about the 8th day of November 2020, Allen County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the 700 block of North Phillips Road in Jackson Township, Harrod, Ohio. When Deputies arrived, they located William Brown deceased near the roadway. Mr. Brown was transported to Lucas County Coroner's Office for an autopsy to establish his cause and manner of death.

Allen County Sheriff's Office Detectives and supporting agencies are investigating this case as a Suspicious Death.

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Recap of September 2024 Ada chamber meeting and announcements

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Above, L-R) Sheila Coressel and Lindsay Walden Hollar

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The September 18 meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce featured a presentation from Ohio House candidate Sheila Coressel (Democrat), as well as announcements from the chamber and members in attendance.

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Boil Water alert lifted; 2024 Ada paving project has begun, September 24

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

UPDATE Village of Ada Notice: Boil Alert Lifted: The 9/22/24 boil alert for the 600 & 700 block of North Main Street has been lifted effective 2:14 p.m. on 9/24/24.

The Village of Ada has announced that the 2024 Paving Project has started on September 24 and that the Bluffton Paving milling crew is currently working on Oak Street.

The Village notes, "The plan is to continue after Oak Street and head north to mill South Park, Lehr Avenue, Ballard, and then to North Johnson. This process will take two days." The roads are expected to be paved on Thursday and Friday.

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September 25 Community Meal at St. Mark Lutheran

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Ordering 9 or more meals? Please call in advance.

St. Mark Lutheran will be serving its Free Community Meal on Wednesday, September 25, from 5 to 6:30 (or whenever they run out). 

This month's menu consists of a shredded chicken sandwich, potato salad, fruit, and cookie.  The meal is free and open to the public. You may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service.

Due to the large number of meals served in the last three months, the church now requires all orders for 9 or more meals to be placed by noon on Monday. Please leave a message with the number of meals and your name.

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