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Floyd L. Cleveland, age 87, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.  

Floyd was born on January 2, 1938 in Johnsburg, NY to the late James and Katherine (Martin) Cleveland.  Floyd first married Dena Wescot and she preceded him in death in 1999. He later married Sara Weddle and she preceded him in death in 2017. 

He retired from Barton Garnet Mine where he worked as a machinery operator.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.  Floyd was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church.  

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – Ada will host its first-ever softball camp on Monday, June 23 from 4-7 p.m. at War Memorial Park, 115 N. Park Drive.

The camp is open to those who will be in grades 7-12 during the 2025-26 school year. Cost of the camp is $60, to be submitted no later than June 16. Rain-out date is June 24.

Warm-ups will start at 3:45 p.m. Players should bring softball equipment to the camp, including their visor, glove, bat, sunglasses, sunblock and water.

Ohio State All-Big 10 first team selections Kami Kortokrax and Reagan Milliken will be on hand to instruct at the camp.

A soccer kick wall is going up and up at Ada's War Memorial Park thanks to a local Eagle Scout in the making. Daniel has shared his thanks "to all who donated and spread the word on his project!!" Construction has begun and will continue over the next few weeks. From Ada, Ohio Soccer Association on Facebook.

Paul and Nancy Oestreich of Ada, Ohio, will celebrate 65 years of marriage on June 11, 2025.

Paul worked in the agricultural business where he managed grain elevators in LeMoyne Ohio, Ada Ohio, Wapakoneta Ohio, New Carlisle Ohio and Niles Michigan over his 45 year career.  He spent the last 10  years or so direct marketing of  grain for farmers working for Limaco in Urbana Ohio.

By Cort Reynolds

SANDUSKY – Ada High School senior Nathan Williams competed in the Div. II district tennis tournament at Tennis One in Sandusky on Wednesday, May 21.

The tournament was moved from an outdoor venue in Port Clinton due to rain.

In his round of 16 match, southpaw Williams lost to Ottawa Hills sophomore Chris Thompson 6-0, 6-0 and was eliminated. 

“Nathan wanted to get to districts and we got there,” said Ada first-year head coach Carter Bivens. “Unfortunately, he had a rough match.”

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