The report includes an overview of Village water sources, protective strategies, potential sources of contamination, frequently asked questions and water quality test results.
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.
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.
BLUFFTON__The Ada Gators summer swim team competed in a West Ohio Aquatic League triangular meet at Bluffton with Shawnee on Monday evening, June 30 to conclude the regular season.
The host Sardines won the boys meet. They dunked Shawnee 382-96 and beat the Ada boys 328-151. But the Gator males beat Shawnee, 243.5 to 144.5.
The Shawnee girls beat Ada 312-115.5, yet lost to Bluffton 293-211. The Sardine girls defeated the Gator females, 418-85.
The Gator boys finished their summer season with a 4-3 dual meet record. The Ada girls ended up 1-6.
