Rebecca Fay Nutt, age 62, of Ada, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Kindred Hospital, Lima, surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 10, 1963 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Eugene Nickles and Lonie (Barnett) Nickles Jones. Her father Eugene preceded her in death and her mother Lonie Jones survives in Whitley City, Kentucky. Rebecca married Stevie Nutt and he preceded her in death.
By Nathaniel Ratnasamy, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist and Gina Bailey, BSN, RN, Infection Preventionist
Blanchard Valley Health System
There has been concern about measles cases in various parts of the country and a significant uptick worldwide. In the last few weeks, a total of 607 confirmed measles cases were reported by 22 states, including 11 cases in Ohio. Of the 607 confirmed US cases, 74 have been hospitalized, and three have died. According to the CDC, 2025 is already the third-most active year for measles since 2000.
Billy Watterson and Troy Erickson are transforming two historic Ada properties
April 25 media release__Moon King Entertainment Group is pleased to announce the opening of Old Route 69 Brewery, 120 East Buckeye in downtown Ada, Ohio this summer. The 12,0000 square-foot brewery, taproom, restaurant, and 10,000 square-foot beer garden will offer distinctive craft beer, food and family-inclusive entertainment.
The brewery will feature a selection of core Old Route 69 Brewery craft beers, crafted by Head Brewer John Novotny upon launch and is expected to add 10-12 house-brewed beers in the coming months. Guests will enjoy the verdant beer garden that will offer a jumbo LED television, live music, cornhole and other lawn games.
Hardin County Sheriff's Office media release, April 25__On 04/24/25 at 4:29 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated near the intersection of Co Rd 50 and Co Rd 15 as part of a felony investigation. The suspect vehicle, a 2006 Green Honda Ridgeline, was operated by Damon Micheal Kaiser of rural Roundhead, Ohio.
Deputies were able to positively identify Mr. Kaiser as the driver whom was known to have numerous felony warrants. Mr. Kaiser failed to comply with visual and audible signals displayed by Deputies and fled west into Allen County Ohio.
Media Release__Becky Neville and Tami Waller, Parade Chairwomen for Ada’s 112th Farmers & Merchants Picnic Parade would like to invite you to join us in the parade this year on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
This is a great opportunity for you to share your business, church, school extra curricular activities, clubs, and organizations with our local community and the surrounding communities.
PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen, click to enlarge and view at your own pace
By Cort Reynolds
ADA – The streaking Ada High School softball team defeated plucky non-conference backyard rival Allen East 6-0 Thursday evening, April 23 to celebrate Senior Night.
Ada improved to 14-2 overall with their sixth straight victory, all at home. The Bulldog girls have outscored their opponents 62-1 during the win streak.
Outmanned AE battled hard but dropped to 2-10 overall after taking the rivalry loss.
