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FROM FACEBOOK__Celebrate with the Village of Alger and the Hardin County Historical Musuems at the dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park on Thursday, May 14. Starting with food trucks and games at 1:00 p.m., the dedication ceremony starts at 2:00 p.m. Live music from 3:00-6:00 and the inaugural baseball game on the new field starting at 6:00 p.m. The park is located at 1014 N Ohio St, Alger.
Katherine Anne (Compton) Johnson, age 80, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born on August 23, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late William G. and Lula (Hurt) Compton. On January 17, 1964, Katherine married Jerry Johnson, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2024.
Katherine is survived by her brother, Bill (Pat) Compton of St. Augustine, FL; two sisters: Vernice Greer and Jane Lawrence, both of Alger; twenty-three nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Athletic Boosters are looking for volunteers. The group's next meeting is on Monday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
FROM FACEBOOK__Join the Ada Film Club on Monday, May 11 for a free community event featuring Ada High School student-made trailers, music videos, stop-motion animations and short films. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and films begin at 7:30 p.m. The showcase will run until around 9:00 p.m.
