Zachariah R. Wauben, age 53, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada with family by his side.
Zachariah was born on March 21, 1973, in Lima, Ohio, to Rodger Keith and Cheryl Lynn (Heiges) Wauben. His father, Rodger, survives in Cridersville, and his mother, Cheryl, preceded him in death.
Also surviving is his son, Luke (Skylar Revuelta) Groch of Lima; two brothers: Jeramiah (Angela) Wauben and Joseph Wauben; a sister, Beth (Greg) Santilli; and several nieces and nephews.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada High School swim team will hold a pre-season meeting on October 20, with Poco Loco available at 6:00 p.m. for suit try-ons and the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.
All interested students and their parents are invited to attend. Competitive swim experience is not necessary.
If you are interested but not able to attend, please reach out to Head Coach Ashley Robey at [email protected]
MEDIA RELEASE__Area Agency on Aging 3 and the Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission (HHWP CAC) is inviting residents of Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties to complete a transportation survey to support the Regional Coordinated Transit Plan.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team played visiting power Kalida tough, but a late goal gave the Wildcats a 2-1 win in a non-league match on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at War Memorial Stadium.
It was the first Ada home contest in seven games dating back to Sept. 14. The Bulldogs fell to 7-7-1 overall with the hard-fought defeat.
Kalida improved to 10-2-2 after securing the road victory.
Wildcat senior Cody Recker broke a 1-1 tie on the winning goal with just 2:40 remaining. A long right-side throw-in led to his shot that landed in the left corner of the net.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ada Homecoming Court for 2026 is pictured here. Celebrations include the October 8 bonfire at 8:00 p.m., the October 9 Homecoming Parade--leaving the back parking lot at 5:45 p.m., the pregame Crowning Ceremony at about 6:30 p.m. at War Memorial Stadium, and the Homecoming Dance on Saturday evening.
