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Photo-story: Community praises fallen Bluffton police officer Dominic Francis

"Our hearts are heavy"
Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, April 1, 2022

The events of March 31–including the pursuit and arrest of three suspects who drove across Ohio at speeds up to 140 miles per hour and who struck and killed Bluffton Police officer Dominic Francis–have gripped the greater Bluffton area. 

They have also attracted attention across Ohio, the midwest, and the nation, bringing messages of condolence and support from near and far, including from Mayor of Bluffton Richard Johnson:

“The people of the Bluffton community and surrounding areas are experiencing a tragedy that we many times thought, and hoped, we would not have to face.

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Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Officer Dominic Francis

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 31, 2022

In honor of the life and legacy of Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis, Governor DeWine has ordered that flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Allen and Hancock counties, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower. Flags shall remain lowered until sunset on the day of his funeral.

All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.

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ArtSpace/Lima announces Spring Show award winners

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Awards have been announced for the ArtSpace 70th Annual Spring Show. Sally Windle, Executive Director for ArtSpace/Lima released the following winning artists and their entries.

Best of Show – Jo Bonifas, Spencerville – Organic Table Series – Forged Steel

First Place Award – Tim Wharton – Shipwreck – Sculpture 

Second Place Award – Kelly Massillo – Queen of Hearts - Acrylic 

Third Place Award – Barbara Ward - Organized Whimsy #2, State 2 - Acrylic on Canvas

Bruce Chesser Award - Robert Minto - Small Container (Fred) - Stoneware

Farmer Family Award for Sculpture - Joe Bonifas - Totemic Series #1 - Forged Steel

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Photo-story: Moosical matinee performed by first graders

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, March 25, 2022

The Ada 1st Graders presented two performances of “A Barnyard Moosical” on Thursday, March 24 in the Ada schools auditorium in front of an audience of students and families. 

VIDEO CLIP https://youtu.be/rIagElse4s4

The lively program by Jill and Machael Gallina cast students as pigs, chickens, cows and goats. Songs performed were “When Pigs Fly,” “Funky Chicken Strut,” “Cows’ Chorus Line” and “Gourmet Goat Cheese Pizza.” 

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Ada Schools Honor Roll for 3rd quarter

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 23, 2022

The Ada Exempted Village Schools have announced the folloing 3rd Quarter Honor Roll for 2021-2022.

Fourth Grade

All A:  Naomi Carl, Derek Dennis, Blaine Fensler, Drew Griffin, Emersyn Lee, Annie Ludwig, Aubrey Luellen, Grant Smith, Josie Stoll, Maeve Ulrey, Charity Williams

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Photo-story: Ada Girl Scouts collect bottle caps for cancer

Overwhelming response in Ada and beyond
Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Girl Scout Troop #20127 found a program located in Mexico called Banco de Tapitas, where they recycle plastic caps. They make items to sell such as toys, containers, household goods, etc. The money they make is then used to pay for medicines, chemo treatments, wigs, etc for anyone 21 and younger with cancer. 

The troop first posted the project on Facebook noting that anyone who wanted to could save plastic bottle caps for the troop.

Next, Tiffanie Sumney asked if they could have a contest with Ada Elementary School K-5 classes, with the class collecting the most getting a pizza party.

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