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Hubert Summa, 97, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, in Foraker, Ohio.

Born on October 13, 1928, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, to Lee Summa and Daisy (Joseph) Summa.

Hubert’s life spanned nearly a century of cherished memories and enduring love.

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Sunday Fun Day on June 28

MEDIA RELEASE__A summer kids’ Vacation Bible School called ‘True North VBS’ will be hosted at Alger Assembly of God from Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26.

At ‘True North’ VBS, kids will discover that they can trust Jesus in a wild world! Kids will sing unforgettable Bible songs, play team-building games, take part in one-of-a-kind Bible Adventures, and receive snacks to take home. Each day concludes with a celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned.

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By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada summer swim team lost to visiting West Ohio Aquatic League rival Westside on an unseasonably chilly and windy Thursday evening, June 18.

The Waves took the combined dual meet by a 552-240 score.

The Ada boys team had their three-meet win streak snapped with a 242-157 defeat.The Gator boys fell to 3-2 this summer with the result.

Westside beat the short-handed Ada girls, 310-83. The Gator girls dropped to 0-5this season after the loss. Ada is 0-5 in combined meets.

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MEDIA RELEASE--St. Mark Lutheran will be serving up it's Community Meal on Wednesday, June 24, from 5:00 to 6:30, or whenever we run out. 

This meal is free and open to the public. 

This menu is sub sandwich, coleslaw, melon, and cookie. 

As always you can dine in, carry out, or drive up for curbside service with a limit of 8 meals per vehicle.  If you require more than 8 we ask that you call us at 419-792-0911 by noon on Tuesday so we can be better prepared. Please come in for large carry orders to help keep the drive up line moving.

St Mark Lutheran is located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada.

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By Kayla Chapman, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Physicians Plus Urgent Care

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death in the United States, especially among young children, and it can happen quickly and silently. Children between the ages of 1 and 5 are at the highest risk of drowning, often due to inadequate supervision around swimming pools, bathtubs, lakes, or even small containers of water. Adult drownings can also occur, and are commonly seen in rivers, lakes, and oceans, with alcohol playing a major contributing role. 

Fatal drownings occur in six stages. First, the swimmer will struggle to keep their airway clear of the water, leading to panic and exhaustion. Once the swimmer goes underwater, they’ll attempt to hold their breath, but eventually they will gasp for air.

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By Marlena Ballinger

ADA_Beatitudes served over 100 families with its summer food distribution that occurred on June 9. 

According to Deb Curlis, the coordinator for the food drive, Beatitudes received two grants for the distributed food. One came from the Hardin County Community Foundation and a second grant came from the John Henry Eldrige Jr. Foundation. The grants totaled $9000. Each Hardin County school district was represented in the 100 kids who signed up, including some homeschooled students.

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