Cathleen "Cathi" Ann Atkinson, 67, of Olin, Iowa passed away in her home on August 10 from pancreatic cancer. She was lovingly cared for by her husband and daughter. Cathleen Winegardner was born August 19, 1957 to M Kurtis "Kurt" and Sundra "Sis" Winegardner of Harrod, Ohio. She graduated from Allen East High School in 1975 and gave birth to her son, Eric that summer and a daughter, Kelly in spring of 1981. They lived a short time in McAllen, Texas but mostly resided near Harrod. Cathi worked at Baumgartner Trucking where she later met the love of her life, Mark Atkinson.
Ada man transported to hospital with serious injuries
AUG. 20 MEDIA RELEASE__The Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle serious injury crash that occurred on August 12, 2025 at approximately 8:47 A.M. The crash occurred at the intersection of Reservoir Road and McClure Road in Jackson Township, Allen County.
Dru Baker, age 22, of Benton Ridge, Ohio was operating a 2009 Toyota MR2, traveling north on McClure Road. James Hilty, age 27, of Ada, Ohio was operating a 2009 Ford F-350 box truck, traveling west on Reservoir Road. The Toyota failed to yield at a posted stop sign and struck the Ford. The Ford then traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a barn. Mr. Baker was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital for reported minor injuries. Mr. Hilty was transported to Lima Memorial Hospital for reported serious injuries.
ADA __The improving Ada High School boys varsity golf team returns three lettermen from last year’s roster. They will play for first-year head coach Tod Schmidt, a former Bulldog linkster.
The six-player roster includes two seniors and three newcomers.
“We have a young team overall, which will get better as the year progresses,” said Schmidt, who played for Ada from 1977-80. “We are making progress all the time.
AUG 11 MEDIA RELEASE__The Findlay Community Orchestra will begin rehearsal on September 9. Membership is open to anyone interested in playing a string instrument. Some previous experience is required, like participation on orchestra in high school/ college/church.
The orchestra will meet weekly from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Great Room at First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S Main St., Findlay.
PHOTOS by James Massara / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace
By James Massara
The temperature was high but the level of fun was higher, as crowds filled Ada War Memorial Park on August 9 for the 112th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic.
The day began with the picnic’s annual parade through Ada on Saturday morning. Events filled the day and into the night until the last entry made its way down the track at the Hardin County Tractor Pullers “Picnic Pull.”
