Officials determined that a methamphetamine lab caused the fire that extensively damaged a structure at 409 N. Main St., Ada, on Wednesday afternoon.
Officers arrested an occupant of the apartment, Karen Troglin, for assembly and/or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs. Other charges may be added in the future since the case remains under investigation.
The fire was investigated by the Hardin County Crime Task Force and Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Sheena and Tom Dotson of Tommy’s Tires, expanded their businesses recently by purchasing a long-established Bluffton vehicle repair business, Leiber Garage.
The Dotsons own a truck and tractor sales division in Ada, at the intersection of State Route 235 and 309.
Tom Dotson said, “The Leiber purchase adds to our total company business making us a one-stop shop.”
Dotson said Leiber’s will remain at 130 Vance St., Bluffton, and will continue with its current employees and the vehicle repair services it has offered the community.
The sale was completed on April 21, according to Dotson.
The hallways at Ada Schools were crowded with artists and art patrons on Thursday evening prior to the first grade music program in the auditorium. Children in grades 1-6 had art work displayed for family and friends to view.
That's puzzling. Elementary students grades 1-6 in Ada had their artwork displayed on the walls of the school on Thursday evening. The art formed a giant puzzle when put together.
Here, first grade twins Wyatt (left) and Maverick Shaw show their art contributions to parents Robert and Brittany Shaw. Why dressed in baseball uniforms? Shortly after the art show, the Shaw youngsters participated in the first grade music program, which had a baseball theme.
