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Did you know that the average age of a Hardin County farmer is 58?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 12, 2015

By Mark Badertscher

Hardin County agriculture will celebrate agriculture’s role as part of National Ag Week March 15-21 and Ag Day on Wednesday, March 18. 

The National Ag Day program encourages people to:
• Understand how food and fiber products are produced. 
• Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products. 
• Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy. 
• Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry.

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March 2 to 8 Ada police call logs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 12, 2015

Ada Police Call Logs March 2 to 8

March 2nd
-          Handled Suspicious Vehicle Complaint
-          Officer did an Interior Walk Through at the Ada School
-          Handled Welfare Check at Northern Commons Apartments
-          Handled Standby on S Main St
-          Handled Juvenile Complaint on E Highland Ave
-          Assist EMS on S Johnson St
-          Traffic stop Warning for Time of Lighted Lights
-          Assist EMS on Christopher Circle
-          Report taken for Aggravated Menacing

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Just what the doctor ordered!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 12, 2015

Fred Spiese plans to eat some cake during a birthday party for Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as the beloved Dr. Seuss. The birthday celebration took place on March 12 at the Ada Public Library. CLICK FOR MORE PHOTOS. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Gary L. McCurdy funeral arrangements incomplete

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 12, 2015

Gary L. McCurdy, 71, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 9:58 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems, Lima.

He was born on June 1, 1943, in Lima, to Paul L. and Lois L. (Boyer) McCurdy and they preceded him in death. On May 6, 1977, he married Judith M. Schmenk and she survives in Ada.

He was a financial advisor. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. He was a Royal Arch Mason.

Also surviving are two sons: Michael (Frances) and Joseph (Emily); three daughters: Caroline (Dan), Amelia “Molly” (Clint) and Kathryn (Eric); seven grandchildren: Henry, Paulina, Charlie, Sam, Jude, Rett and Louis.

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Rose Marie Grzybowski 1938-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, March 12, 2015

Rose Marie Grzybowski, 77, died March 9, 2015, at her residence. She was born Jan. 20, 1938, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Bernard and Marie (Jozwiak) Twardowski.

She had been a waitress and licensed beautician. She was a graduate of Gage High School, Chicago, Ill.

Survivors include two sons Robert A. (Dava) Grzybowski, Jr,. of Lima, Ron (Amy) Grzybowski of Ada; four grandchildren; and a brother Tom (Arlene) Twardowski of Illinois.

She was preceded in death by two brothers John and Bernard Twardowski.

Private burial of the cremated remains will take place at a later date in Hazleton Community Cemetery, Hazleton, Indiana. There will be no visitation.

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Frozen Sing-a-long at the Ada Library

Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, March 12, 2015

Lovers of the Disney movie Frozen should stop by the Ada Library, Saturday, March 21st at 10:30a.m. for themed crafts, snacks, and a viewing of the sing-a-long version of the film. And yes, participation in the sing-a-long is STRONGLY encouraged; folks are also encouraged to dress as their favorite Frozen character. As always the program is FREE and open to all. 

For more information, call Ms. Natalie @ 419-634-5246.

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