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First United Methodist Church, Ada, will hold a quarantine-friendly Vacation Bible Monday, June 22, Wednesday, June 24 and Friday, June 26. The VBS called “BOLT” has minimal preparation, easy-to-follow instructions, and a video that leads parents and children step-by-step through each of the three days. BOLT is designed for your family at home. Click here to register.

Stephen R. (Herman) Sexton, age 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 9:53 p.m.

He was born on Dec. 24, 1960, in Kenton, Ohio, to Robie and Beatrice Sexton.  He was preceded in his passing by his parents and siblings: Phyllis McDaniels, Harold Sexton and Linda McGregor. 

Stephen is survived by his daughter, Alexis Baker and her mom Heather Baker; siblings: Geraldine Cowen, Roger Sexton, Bob (Sue) Sexton, Gary (Janet) Sexton, James Sexton and Debbie (Wayne) Wells; over 25 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews.

OSU Extension will test dial gauge pressure canners on Tuesday, June 16, from 4-7 p.m. and Friday, June 19, from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Hardin County Ohio State Extension Office, 1021 W. Lima St., Suite 103, Kenton., according to Jami Dellifield of the extension office. 

CLICK HERE to register for an appointment.

Home canning is a relatively simple process, but many variables can affect your finished product. There are so many resources with unsafe information that it is important to make sure you are following the most recent safe home canning guidelines.

Crouse Implement Store was located on State Rout 81, 2 1/2  miles east of Ada. This photo is from the 1953 Ada Centennial book.

The photo was in an advertisement for the business, which sold Oliver and New Idea farm equipment. The business started in 1931.

Tip from the Icons and the Ohio News Media Association.

Here are the poll results concerning viewers' comfort level attending Sunday church services at the moment.

 

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