Ada's latest news

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Linda Pollitz, LSW, chats with Pastor Jack Duffy of the First Baptist Church of Ada and Dave Rouch, a lay leader in the church. Pollitz spoke about Alzheimer's and dementia on Sunday evening following a dinner at the church to which the public was invited. She said Alzheimer's is is not a mental illness, but is a brain disease and looks forward to the time when the stigma of mental illness is gone. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Joel Hauenstein, 36, died in a car-motorcycle accident on SR 81 that occurred at 9:05 p.m. on Friday.

Hauenstein was riding his motorcycle eastbound on SR 81 east of Ada when a car operated by Kyle Burnett turned into his path while pulling into a private driveway.

Hauenstein's motorcycle hit the side of the car. He was taken to Lima Memorial Hospital where he died early Saturday morning. Burnett and two passengers were treated at the scene.

Hauenstein enjoyed designing, fabricating, and painting motorcycles. His artwork was featured in several national motorcycle publications.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada.

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Ada Public Library is in the process of hiring a new fiscal officer, according to Rhett Grant, library director.

This is a part-time position. A job description is attached.

From National Rural Health Association for patient satisfaction

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Bluffton Hospital was recognized by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) as a top 20 hospital for patient satisfaction. Chris Keller, president of Bluffton Hospital and Nicki Keuneke, director of operations recently received the award at the annual Critical Access Hospital Conference.

“We are so proud to be ranked highly in these measures and to receive this award,” said Chris Keller, president of Bluffton Hospital.

“Our associates, physicians and volunteers work hard every day to ensure each patient has a positive experience. I am thrilled that their effort is being recognized through this prestigious award.”

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Patricia Ann (Shea) Grubbs, age 75, died on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 1:05 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. 

She was born on January 10, 1942 in Albion, Michigan to Harrison and Waneta (Collinsworth) Shea who preceded her in death. 

On January 29, 1961 Patricia married Thomas E. Grubbs and he survives in Dola. 

Patricia was a homemaker. 

She is also survived by her daughter, Tina (Larry) Anderson of Xenia, Ohio and her sister, Gloria Inmon of Dunkirk. 

She was preceded in death by a brother, Howard Fogle. 

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The annual trick or treat event at Ohio Northern will begin with registration at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the McIntosh Center activities room. ONU students will then lead the youngsters through residence halls beginning at 5:15 p.m. 

The event will also include dinner at 6 p.m. in the McIntosh Center ballroom and a costume contest and raffle at 6:30 p.m. before wrapping up at approximately 7 p.m.

 The event, which is open to area children, is free and open to the public. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress up and join the fun. All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend the festivities. The outing is presented by ONU’s office of residence life.

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