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To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Paris W. Dye, age 83, of Jenera, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on January 24, 1943, in Staffordsville, Kentucky, to John and Rusha (Blevins) Dye.

FROM FACEBOOK__(About 11:30 a.m., May 18) The Village of Ada Public Works Department is currently working to repair a water main break.

There are no boil advisories issued as of now.

Anyone without water service will be informed of further instructions.

Thank you for your patience while we work to fix the leak.

FROM FACEBOOK_On Friday, May 15, Ada Schools welcomed author and illustrator Jeffrey Ebbeler for a special visit with its elementary students.

In preparation for his visit, Mrs. Dysert shared many of Ebbeler’s books during library time, while Mrs. Winkeljohn worked with students to create incredible artwork to help welcome him to Ada. Students in grades K-5 participated in three interactive sessions where they had the opportunity to hear from and engage with Ebbeler.

MEDIA RELEASE__United Way of Hardin County is proud to announce the allocation of $100,000 to support local partner agencies and internal programming for the 2026–2027 campaign year. This investment reflects United Way’s ongoing commitment to strengthening community resources and improving lives across Hardin County.

Funds will be distributed among twelve partner agencies whose work directly impacts education, health, and financial stability for local residents:

2026/27 Partner Agencies include:

By Paula Pyzik Scott / Here's the briefest of editorials. A contributor to the Facebook page "45810 news and info" asked who would be in favor of the Ada hardware adding Sunday hours. A majority of responders said, no, small business owners need a day off. Agreed! But if you work out of town, you may have only one day, Saturday, to shop local businesses. Could Ada businesses get together and open one night a week until 7:00 p.m. and open later that morning? Send letters on this and other topics to [email protected].

PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen

By Paula Pyzik Scott

To enjoy the celebration of Alger native and Negro Leagues baseball star Ray Brown at the dedication of a park in his name, you didn’t have to be from Alger and you didn’t have to be a baseball fan. On May 14, supporters from near and far came to Alger to witness a lasting tribute to an outstanding individual and to applaud the people who made Ray Brown Memorial Park happen.

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