The following students from the 45810 area code have been recognized on the Ohio Northern University Dean's List for Spring 2026. A student who attains a 3.50 or better average on 12 or more graded hours (A, B, C, D, F) for a term is placed on the Dean's list. Special, transient, or post-graduate students are not included.
Kimberlee Ann Rayl, age 63, of Ada, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.
She was born on June 27, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Marlow and Betty (Osborn) Wehrly. Her father Marlow survives in Kentucky and her mother Betty preceded her in death. On September 23, 1994 Kimberlee married Timothy Rayl and he survives in Ada.
BLUFFTON __The Ada Gators youth swim team dove into its summer season with a loss at local rival Bluffton in its 2026 West Ohio Aquatic League opener on Monday evening, June 8.
Defending WOAL champion Bluffton boys captured the combined dual meet by a score of 843-295. The Sardines won the girls meet 448-113, and the hosts also took the boys meet, 395-182.
Gator Luke Harriger won five individual races in the boys 9-10 age division to pace Ada. Teammate Landry Harriger touched first in the three races of the boys 13-14 age group.
By Martha Evans-Nau
Executive Director, United Way of Hardin County
We are looking forward to another United Way Day of Caring! This year marks United Way of Hardin County’s 60th Anniversary, and we are excited to continue doing the Hard-in Work throughout our community.
On August 20, we will kick off our 2026–2027 campaign and then head out to complete projects across Hardin County. Volunteers will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and you may request assistance for the full day, the morning, or the afternoon.
Randall L. “Randy” Clark, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Lima Memorial Health System, with his loving family by his side.
Randy was born in Lima, Ohio on December 21, 1951 to the late Wilber Eugene “Gene” and Frances M. (Ford) Clark. On June 17, 1972, Randy married Emma Wireman, and she survives in Ada.
Also surviving are his three children: Kelly (Shane) Wright of Ada, Heath (Angie) Clark of Lima and Kristin (Dean) Basil of Wapakoneta; four grandchildren: Madison Wright, Emily Clark, Evan Clark and Caitlyn Clark.
