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ODNR asks Ohioans to share outdoor recreation preferences

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 19, 2023

To have your opinion heard, take the survey HERE.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – People have been spending a lot of time outdoors in Ohio, whether it’s kayaking, camping, hiking, fishing, or swimming. There are just two weeks left to let the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) know what you want to see more of in the great outdoors. The statewide survey to contribute to Ohio’s State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is available through the end of January 2023.

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January chamber meeting summary

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 19, 2023

CORRECTION: The library's Chocolate Bake Off is scheduled for February 18.

What's on your 2023 calendar?

The January breakfast meeting of the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, held at the Ada Public Library, serves as a good preview of coming attractions in 2023 for the organization and the community.

Chamber president Becky Neville and director Lindsay Walden Hollar introduced themselves (as did all of those in attendance) and reviewed the chamber events scheduled for the year. Sprinkled into the calendar were events hosted by other organizations. Hollar commented, “My calendar is already full. The sooner we get the word out, the better.”

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Can't miss crisis resources

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, January 19, 2023

On the doors of the Ada Schools you'll find these can't miss stop signs providing help for "any crisis, any age, any time." Call the HOPEline at 1-800-567-4673 or TEXT 741-741. Active Duty/Veterans, call the Veterans' Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 PRESS 1.

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Funeral arrangements for Grace C. Lane

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Grace C. Lane, age 84, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida. 

She was born on August 5, 1938, to the late John and Dorothy Jenkins.   On November 23, 1957, Grace married Reece M. Lane who preceded her in death on October 31, 2019.  

Grace is survived by her two sons and daughter: Scott (Ruth) Lane of Kalida, Steven (Gail) Lane of Rockford, IL, and Patricia (Roy) Stephens of Lima; five grandchildren: Cory (Ben) Maag, Rachel (Andrew) Zuercher, Jessica (Casey) Danner, Georgette Lane and Reece Stephens; five great grandchildren: Madisyn Maag, Lawson Maag, Dillan Krohn, Raegan Krohn and Mason Zuercher; and one great-great grandson.

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AHS wrestlers 3-2 at Crestview Duals

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 18, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

CONVOY – The Ada High School boys wrestling team won three of five matches at the Crestview Duals tournament this past Saturday, January 14.

Bulldog freshman Silas Riblet fashioned a perfect 5-0 record at the tournament in the 106 lbs. bracket.

Ada’s Cooper Dappert, Colton Cole and Liam Vieira all went 4-1 in their divisions.

Ada was 0-2 in the pool play matches, but rebounded to go 3-0 in the consolation bracket pool.

The Bulldogs beat Defiance, Lincolnview and Paulding, and lost to Crestview and Elida.

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Autonomous vehicles to be tested on Ohio rural roads

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Drivers may soon see automated vehicles on rural roadways in central and southeast Ohio as DriveOhio's Rural Automated Driving Systems (ADS) project begins two deployments to gather data that will help define future technology needs.

Automated vehicle technology is revolutionizing the transportation industry, including the way that goods move, and people travel. While most automated driving systems have been tested in urban areas, there’s still much to learn about how automated vehicles operate in rural areas when navigating around curves, over hills, and in and out of shaded areas.

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