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With balmy days alternating with plenty of rain, the grass is really growing in Northwest Ohio. The Village of Ada enforces a code requiring grass and weeds to be maintained at a height no longer than six inches. Some 48 violation notices have been issued this spring.

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On Tuesday, May 5, the Village of Ada Council met for a regular session with Mayor Dave Retterer presiding. Discussions and business conducted included:

  • Police Chief commended law enforcement agencies on ONU bomb threat response
  • Village Administrator Amanda Sears presented her letter of resignation
  • Resident Kevin Wagner objected to the handling of a trespass notice and questioned four minimum water bills for a former council member

The council packet is on the Village of Ada website. No legislative action was taken during the meeting.

ADA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Alec Cooper reported on department activities earlier in the day, when a bomb threat was made to Ohio Northern University. He was proud of the work done by multiple agencies in evacuating and searching the campus. He noted that with the smaller size of the Hardin County population, “We don’t have a ton of cops, but at the same time, when something needs done, we get it done.”

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Linda S. Mason, age 78, of Wheeling, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her son’s home with her family by her side.

Linda was born on December 4, 1947, in Wheeling, WV, to Frank and Virginia (Duff) Harvath.

Linda is survived by her son, Wayne “JR” (Linda) Mason, Jr. of Ada; five grandchildren: Breana Mason, Mercedes Mason, Canyon Mason, Brooke Walter and Abby (Nathan) Luchini; seven great grandchildren; and two sisters: Debbie (Sid) Kunz and Susie Pelley, all of Wheeling, WV.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Brandon Mason, brother, Johnny Harvath and two sisters: Shirley McConaughey and Sondra Harvath.

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Campus evacuated on May 5, academic buildings will open Wednesday morning

UPDATE FROM OHIO NORTHERN FACEBOOK, MAY 5 AT  5:41 P.M.__All Clear issed following bomb threat.

All ONU buildings have been searched and cleared by law enforcement. Students may return to residence halls and other campus housing.

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Jacqueline A. Buck, age 97, of Ada, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 28, 1929 in New Rockford, North Dakota to the late Henry and Marion (Neustaedter) Allmaras. Jacqueline married Walter Buck and he preceded her in death in June of 2018.

Jacqueline is survived by her three children: Carol (David) Willman of Almont, ND, James Buck of San Diego, CA and Diane (Wayne) Kordonowy of Ada; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death is her son, Richard Buck.

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FROM EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION__The Village of Ada is developing a Strategic Plan to guide decisions, prioritize projects, and shape the future of our community.

At its core, this effort is about one thing:
Preserving our village. Building our future.

Your input will directly shape priorities, investments, and the direction of Ada for years to come.

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