July 2025

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MEDIA RELEASE___Here is the scoop: Free Velvet ice cream at Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert Street.

This free community event is July 12 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The public is welcome. Several flavors of ice cream will be served.

  • Vacation Bible School registration available
  • Tour the Enchanted Forest
  • Playground, Fellowship Hall for fun and socializing
  • Corn Hole / Ping-Pong / Foosball

Send events to [email protected]

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VILLAGE OF ADA POOL FACEBOOK__The Village of Ada Pool is now limiting Tuesday Night swim attendance to 300 patrons and stopping admission at 8:45 p.m.

Managers note: "If you are in line by 8:45 and we are under the 300 limit, you’re good. If you are caught line jumping, you will be told to leave!"

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Compiled by Marlena Ballinger

The following 11 land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in June 2025 as reported on the websites of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO

AGRICULTURAL
1490 TR 41 - 6/6/2025 - $675,000 - A - Cash Grain or General Farm - Cole Erin D to Erickson Troy M & Tara L

COMMERCIAL
122 S Main St - 6/17/2025 - $125,000 - C - Medical Clinics and Offices - Griffin Beau J Christina to Stuart Lee & Ashley

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Michael Dilts, age 75, of Dola, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on December 14, 1949 in Ada, Ohio to the late Frank and Helen (McDougle) Dilts.  He married Norma Alkuino, and she survives in Dola.

Mike is survived by his two brothers: Frederick Dilts and Tom (Shauna) Dilts.  

He was preceded in death by a brother: Frank Dilts, Jr..

Mike retired from the U.S. Air Force. He also farmed and worked for the post office.  Mike was an avid Ohio State Buckeye’s fan.  

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The Village of Ada has posted the 2024 Consumber Confidence Report for drinking water at www.adaoh.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2024_ccr_pdf.pdf

The report includes an overview of Village water sources, protective strategies, potential sources of contamination, frequently asked questions and water quality test results.

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Karen L. Patrick, age 50, of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family. 

She was born on February 14, 1975 in Kenton, Ohio to Lacy and (Sherry) Patrick, Sr.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Kenton.

Karen is survived by five children: Molly (Kevin) Klausing of Delphos, Phillip Nickles of Bellefontaine, Ethan Nickles of Cleveland, Lacey (Dwayne Hartwell) Nickles of Kenton, and Wyatt of Kenton; step-son: Ryan Baughman of Carey; seven grandchildren; brother: Lacy (Becky) Patrick, Jr.; sister: Tracy (Dennis) Kennedy.  

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FROM VILLAGE OF MCGUFFEY FACEBOOK__There has been a significantly LARGE water line break on Courtright across from the school.

The plant will need to be shut down so that no machines burn up during the repairing and replacing process.

Because of this the whole Village will lose water for a bit and then go on to a “Boil Water Advisory” once it comes back on.

We will keep you updated as we get updates. We are very sorry for this inconvenience!

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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP__On July 1, 2025, at approximately 3:02 p.m., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a crash on I-75 near Beaverdam, Ohio in Allen County. 

Donald Eckler, age 82, from Lincolnton, North Carolina was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado southbound in the northbound lanes of I-75. Mr. Eckler hit a 2022 Mercedes- Benz Sprinter van head on. The Mercedes-Benz was driven by Yazan Aljayousi, age 22, from Dearborn, Michigan.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Ada Gators summer swim team competed in a West Ohio Aquatic League triangular meet at Bluffton with Shawnee on Monday evening, June 30 to conclude the regular season.

The host Sardines won the boys meet. They dunked Shawnee 382-96 and beat the Ada boys 328-151. But the Gator males beat Shawnee, 243.5 to 144.5.

The Shawnee girls beat Ada 312-115.5, yet lost to Bluffton 293-211. The Sardine girls defeated the Gator females, 418-85.

The Gator boys finished their summer season with a 4-3 dual meet record. The Ada girls ended up 1-6.

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James D. Burkett, age 75, of Alger, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 26, 1949 in Kentucky to the late James and Mag (Van Hoose) Burkett.  On April 24 1975 James married Michelle Osborn and she preceded him in death on September 16, 2023.  

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