June 2026

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MEDIA RELEASE_Ohio State University Extension of Hardin County has collected unofficial township rainfall data for April. Fifteen volunteer rainfall reporters in respective townships have been collecting rainfall amounts for the past 34 consecutive years. Rainfall amounts are recorded from only one section per township.

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FROM FACEBOOK_The Ada Public Library is hosting a dinosaur-themed tea party this Saturday. Here are the details as per its Facebook page:

Who says dinosaurs can't be fancy? We're inviting girls aged 3-7 (and their favorite grown-up) to join us for a Tea-Rex Party this Saturday, June 20 at noon. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite party dress or dinosaur outfit. Think tutus and tails! We'll enjoy juice and treats, listen to dinosaur stories, and even have a craft to take home.

Please register for this event in advance. Visit the library or call us at 419-634-5246 to sign up. 

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Access to GROB and adjacent businesses changes on June 22

MEDIA RELEASE__The Village of Bluffton would like to inform residents, visitors and motorists of an upcoming traffic pattern change affecting access along State Route 103 near I-75.

Beginning June 22, due to road construction, there will be no traffic access to eastbound State Route 103 between the I-75 Northbound ramps and Pocono Drive. Motorists should use the posted detour route to reach the area. All I-75 ramps will remain open.

The new traffic pattern begins Monday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. and continues until Friday, July 10, weather permitting.

Detour route

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Volunteers and sponsors will help provide a free evening with activities, food and prizes

FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Police Department is seeking community partners, businesses, organizations and individuals willing to support the 2026 National Night Out event at Ada War Memorial Park on Wednesday, August 5.

Organizers are seeking donations of girls bike with training wheels, boys youth bike, girls youth bike, bike helmets and gift baskets.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Welcome to the dig site! Join local artist and history enthusiast Andy Steingass for an archaeological adventure. We'll be excavating fossils and other artifacts, as well as making press-mold dinosaur footprints to take home.

Please register in advance to join the dig! Give us a call at 419-634-5246 or visit the library to register.

Check out what's happening at the library this summer:

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Monday, June 15, 2026

 

Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Christopher J. Smith, age 64, of Alger, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on December 27, 1961in Toledo, Ohio to Charles F. and Suzanne (Werner) Smith.

Christopher is survived by his son, Patrick Smith of Toledo; grandson, Micah West; and eight siblings: Peter (Karen) Smith, John Smith, Gordon Smith, Martin (Karen) Smith, Pam (Larry) Hanley, Steve (Deb) Smith, Suzi (John) Zychowicz and Amy (Jim) Mossing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Greg Smith and Jeff Smith.

Christopher worked as a painter.

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A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 17 for Patsy Spellman Evans at First United Methodist Church, Ada, Ohio.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m.

See also Patsy Spellman Evans was a teacher.

 

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FROM FACEBOOK__ The Ada Police Department has received several complaints this year regarding the use of electric scooters, officially referred to by the State of Ohio as Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices.

We would like to remind our community of the laws outlined in Ohio Revised Code 4511.512:

• "Electric scooters" may be operated on sidewalks, bike paths, and roadways where the posted speed limit is under 55 mph

• Operators must follow all standard traffic laws and rules of the road

• Individuals under 18 years of age must wear a helmet

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FROM FACEBOOK__Explore the wonder of the great outdoors inside the library! Join naturalists from the Johnny Appleseed Park District for a nature program on Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Connect with nature and learn more about Ohio's native wildlife with hands-on nature artifacts.

See what's happening at the library this summer:

adalibrary.org/calendar/month

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