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Michael Dilts, age 75, of Dola, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on December 14, 1949 in Ada, Ohio to the late Frank and Helen (McDougle) Dilts.  He married Norma Alkuino, and she survives in Dola.

Mike is survived by his two brothers: Frederick Dilts and Tom (Shauna) Dilts.  

He was preceded in death by a brother: Frank Dilts, Jr..

Mike retired from the U.S. Air Force. He also farmed and worked for the post office.  Mike was an avid Ohio State Buckeye’s fan.  

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The Village of Ada has posted the 2024 Consumber Confidence Report for drinking water at www.adaoh.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2024_ccr_pdf.pdf

The report includes an overview of Village water sources, protective strategies, potential sources of contamination, frequently asked questions and water quality test results.

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Karen L. Patrick, age 50, of Kenton, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Marion General Hospital surrounded by her family. 

She was born on February 14, 1975 in Kenton, Ohio to Lacy and (Sherry) Patrick, Sr.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Kenton.

Karen is survived by five children: Molly (Kevin) Klausing of Delphos, Phillip Nickles of Bellefontaine, Ethan Nickles of Cleveland, Lacey (Dwayne Hartwell) Nickles of Kenton, and Wyatt of Kenton; step-son: Ryan Baughman of Carey; seven grandchildren; brother: Lacy (Becky) Patrick, Jr.; sister: Tracy (Dennis) Kennedy.  

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FROM VILLAGE OF MCGUFFEY FACEBOOK__There has been a significantly LARGE water line break on Courtright across from the school.

The plant will need to be shut down so that no machines burn up during the repairing and replacing process.

Because of this the whole Village will lose water for a bit and then go on to a “Boil Water Advisory” once it comes back on.

We will keep you updated as we get updates. We are very sorry for this inconvenience!

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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP__On July 1, 2025, at approximately 3:02 p.m., the Lima Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a crash on I-75 near Beaverdam, Ohio in Allen County. 

Donald Eckler, age 82, from Lincolnton, North Carolina was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado southbound in the northbound lanes of I-75. Mr. Eckler hit a 2022 Mercedes- Benz Sprinter van head on. The Mercedes-Benz was driven by Yazan Aljayousi, age 22, from Dearborn, Michigan.

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