February 2025

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By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY – Ada sophomore wrestler Cheznie Vieira finished third in the girls 120 lbs. class at the Findlay Northwest sectional tournament on Friday, February 21.

She qualified for the district event March 2 at Findlay with a 22-13 record. A top four sectional finish earns a wrestler district qualification.

As a three seed in her quarter of the 16-wrestler bracket at districts, she will face second seed junior Addilyn Delarber of Defiance Tinora in the first round of the double elimination event.

Vieira won her first sectional match in the eight-wrestler bracket by pin in just 95 seconds. 

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301 N. Main St. (Corner of Main St. and Highland Ave.)
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Ada First United Methodist Church is extending a community invitation to its March 5 Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday observance. Past Brandi Rigsby shares, "As you enter the car port from Highland Street, you will experience the significance of Ash Wednesday through scripture reading, prayer, the imposition of ashes and a blessing, all from the comfort of your car. All are welcome!

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Open house to be held on April 1

LIMA — The Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission (LACRPC) has announced that Rebecca Phillips is its new executive director. The vote was made official in a special board meeting with the organization’s executive committee on Feb. 20. Phillips’ new role became  effective immediately following the vote.

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On February 24, the Ada Police Department reposted the November 18 media release asking for assistance in finding missing person Todd Munson:

"Todd's family requested we re-share this post as there have been some rumors that he has been located. Todd has not been seen since November of 2024. If you see Todd please contact the Ada Police Department." The department phone number is 419-634-0010

The media release states:

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COLUMBUS, Ohio– The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is urging Ohioans to follow the state’s outdoor burning regulations and to take precautions if they plan to burn debris this spring. Ohio law dictates that most outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. March through May.
 
“Each spring, wildfires ignite in Ohio due to careless trash and debris burning,” said ODNR Division of Forestry Chief Dan Balser. “If Ohioans follow safe burning practices and obey regulations, they can help prevent wildfires.”
 

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ADA __ The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance (HCCBA) held their 18th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 20 at the McIntosh Ballroom at Ohio Northern University.

Five annual awards were presented for 2024.

  • Nonprofit of the Year was presented to Safe Haven of Hardin County, represented by Deb Oestreich.
  • Community Service of the Year was presented to John Siemon.
  • Citizen of the Year was presented to Rodney Hensel.
  • Small Business of the Year was presented to The Sweet Note Cafe, represented by Holly Layman Cannode.
  • Business of the Year was presented to Newland-Heydinger Insurance, represented by Chad and Tasha Heydinger.

During the annual meeting, Stephanie Temple of Tons of Fun Travel recognized retiring member of the Board of Directors: Fred Rush of the Hardin County Commissioners.

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Donald Duane Berry, age 68, of McGuffey, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his home.

He was born on March 31, 1956 in Marion, Indiana to John and Arlene (Ancil) Berry, Sr. His father, John survives in Gas City, Indiana and his mother, Arlene preceded him in death. On July 10, 2000 Donald married Lisa Mosley and she survives in McGuffey.  

Also surviving are his three children: Jason Berry, Shawn (Jordan) Garrett and Megan (Doug) Slusher; twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a brother, John (Jane) Berry, Jr. 

Donald was preceded in death by his son, Justin Roberts.

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From ONU.edu/news

Who said you can’t have a bright future with an Art & Design degree?

Ohio Northern University has a strong history of nurturing budding artists in their craft, launching hundreds of successful careers. To carry on this legacy while also modernizing its program offerings, the Getty College of Arts & Sciences has launched a new and improved major combining key learning outcomes from two related fields of study – studio arts and graphic design.

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The Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County invites you to "join Jami at yoga" on Tuesday, February 25 at the Ohio Northern McIntosh Center Ballroom from 7-8:00 p.m. 

All are invited and class is free thanks to a partnership with Ohio State University Extension - Hardin County and ONU Student Planning Committee. Bring a mat if you have one, they will have some if you don't.

From OSU Extension Hardin County Facebook

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The Lake of Lights held its annual Awards Presentation (photo) on February 18 at the Mid-Ohio Energy Conference Room in Kenton, Ohio.

Each year money from the event’s gate profits is distributed to area non-profit groups, charities, and organizations, based on the number of volunteer hours each group contributed to the event's set-up, operation, and tear-down. This year, Lake of Lights presented $10,692.00 to 29 different area charities and non-profit organizations that volunteered to help during the event. 

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