Janet M. Leonard, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, at 2:17 p.m. at her residence in Ada.
She was born on April 30, 1935, in Rochester, New York, to the late Charles D. and Marion (LaPlant) Walker. Janet first married Theodore Grumsha and he passed away. She then married John Leonard and he also passed away.
Janet is survived by her son, Paul Grumsha of Ada; her three daughters: Pamella Grumsha of Ada, Kimberly Grumsha of Lake Worth, Florida, and Julie (Edward) Bovender of Ada; five grandchildren; a brother, Robert Walker of Ada; and a sister, Sharryn of Rochester, NY.
The Village of Ada will conduct its monthly test of its tornado siren at noon today (Wednesday, Sept. 16).
The siren will run for 3 minutes.The village tests the siren each third Wednesday of every month at noon.
As a note, Ohio Northern University completes a test of its tornado siren on the first Wednesday of every month.
The announcement by the village stated: "The addition of this siren allows Ada to be well covered in providing early warning to our residents in case of a tornado."
Persons with questions regarding the testing, should contact the Ada Police Department at 419-634-0010.
Groundbreaking for downtown Lima’s new The Central District takes place Thursday, Sept. 24, on Central Avenue at Spring Street.
Promoters said that The Central District will be a vibrant, culturally-diverse gathering of work spaces, flats, creative studios, makerspace, shops, a bakery, pub, dog park, and entertainment area. The Central District will be Lima’s place to work, live, eat, create, be entertained and celebrate the arts.
The groundbreaking will take place at 4:15 p.m. followed by refreshments and entertainment. COVID-19 precautions will be in place.
Freshman Ella Marshall netted a goal for the hosts with just 17 seconds remaining. Ironically, her score came just 14 seconds after Marshall had a goal disallowed by an off-sides call
By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The Ada volleyball team built a two-set lead but fell to a late rally from visiting Columbus Grove in a seesaw five-set Northwest Conference thriller Tuesday night.
The 21-25, 25-27, 25-23, 25-21, 15-9 defeat snapped a three-match Ada win streak and dropped the purple and gold record to 5-3 (0-1 NWC).
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “Why Choose BVHS for Women’s Health?” virtual presentation, a part of the 2020 virtual “Live and Learn” Facebook Live series.
Dr. Allison Westcott, a physician with Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology and Sara Weihrauch, PA-C, physician assistant with Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology, will co-host a livestream event. The topic will spotlight the services and care options provided by their experienced team. William Kose, MD, vice president of special projects, will serve as the event’s moderator.
