April 2026

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M. Corrine Brown, age 91, of LaFayette, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Corrine was born on May 29, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Oak and Susan (Barr) Bassitt. On June 6, 1953, she married Donald G. Brown, and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2002.

Corrine is survived by five children: Cathy (Jeff) Augsburger of Lima, Donald E. (Karen) Brown of Bluffton, Karen (JR) Newman of McGuffey, Kenneth Brown of Alger and Cynthia (Bill) Calvert of Kenton; fifteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; a brother, Sam (Barbara) Bassitt of Lima; special niece, Pam Harless; and friend Cathy Schaaf.

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FROM NEWS.USPS.COM__Ada letter carrier Kiarra Brickner has been highlighted by the United State Postal Service for her assistance to a customer on her delivery route.

This past week, an article in the USPS Link described how Brickner helped an elderly woman who normally greets her at the door to receive her mail. Brickner heard the woman's cry for help and discovered that she had fallen and needed assistance.

Fortunately, the woman was not injured and received the assistance she needed.

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FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Hailey Robirds began interning at ONU’s HealthWise Pharmacy for the practical reason of gaining real-world experience. It didn’t take long, however, for her motivation to turn personal. Through serving friends and neighbors, Hailey discovered she thrives when helping others. “At the end of the day,” she explained, “my cup is full.”

A fourth-year pharmacy student and Ada native, Hailey joined HealthWise shortly after Ada’s Rite Aid closed. She became “part of the change the community needed,” providing personal care to locals who suddenly found themselves without a nearby pharmacy.

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By Cort Reynolds

RIDGEWAY__The visiting Ada High School softball team dominated Hardin County rival Ridgemont 11-1 in a non-conference contest on an unseasonably warm Friday, April 17.

The Bulldogs broke the game open with five runs in the third inning and put it away with four more runs in the seventh.

The Gophers tallied their lone run in the bottom of the first to tie it 1-1. Ada went ahead with a run in the second, and then seized control with the big third frame to build a 7-1 margin.

Ada improved to 12-2 overall with the road win. The Bulldogs are 3-1 in away games and are 9-1 at home.

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UPDATED APRIL 18

FROM FACEBOOK__Summer youth swim with the Ada Gators has announced sign ups and parent meetings on April 20 and April 29 at the Ada First United Methodist Church 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Ada Gators is open to grades K–12. Cost: $65 first swimmer, $60 each additional. The Ada Gators Swim Team season runs approximately 6 weeks (June–July) with daily weekday practices.

Attend one meeting. Have a scheduling conflict? Message via Ada Summer Swim Team - Gators.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada High School Drama Club will present Clue, High School Edition on April 24-26. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

All tickets are $5 and available at the door only. Free admission for Ada Schools students.

Clue is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn, written by Sandy Rustin.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Village of McGuffey has announced a community yard sale weekend for May 28-29-30.

If you plan to have a sale, please message your address to the village Facebook page.

A list of sale addresses will be distributed.

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FROM FACEBOOK__On April 16, the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance celebrated "An Unforgettable Night of Excellence."

Organizers responded, "What a spectacular evening! Last night, we gathered at Ohio Northern University for the Alliance Annual Awards Gala & Banquet to celebrate the people and organizations that make Hardin County thrive."

2025 Award Winners

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FROM FACEBOOK__Ada Public Library has announced a program for parents on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. on Anxiety in Childhood. Learn about how anxiety can show up in childhood, the research behind it, and how to help your child manage daily anxieties.

The presentation will be given by Julia Gross, a senior psychology student with a clinical/counseling concentration at ONU.

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Ada Public Library, 320 N Main St, will host a Maker Magic geocaching event on Tuesday, April 21, 6:00-7:15 p.m. Here's the invitation:

Join us as we delve into the exciting world of geocaching containers in the Ada Public Library's front meeting room!

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