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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!"

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.  

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.

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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