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Carl Puckett worked for Ford Motor Company

Obituaries

/ Dec 01, 2024

Carl Puckett, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on July 16, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Tom E. and Stella J. (Wright) Puckett. On September 11, 1948 Carl married Melba Ousley and she passed away on April 28, 2020.

Carl retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima. He attended the Lonesome Valley United Baptist Church.

Surviving are his two daughters: Barbara (Ronald) Murray of St. Marys and Brenda (Robert) Zimmerman of Ada; eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty L. Bolen of Kenton.

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Daniel “Dan” Altstaetter was a Vietnam War veteran

Obituaries

/ Dec 01, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Altstaetter, 77, passed away on November 28, 2024 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1947 in Allen County to Harold and Louise (Lamb) Altstaetter who preceded him in death. On August 15, 1993 he married Lucinda Barron who survives in Ada.

Dan was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the 101st Airborne Division and with the 265th Radio Research Company. He was proud to be a Screamin Eagle! Dan was the owner of Design Associates in Ada, Ohio and was also the manager of H & L Trust Company. He was the past vice-president of Sons of the American Revolution, Findlay Ohio. Dan enjoyed golf, scuba diving, woodworking and playing the trumpet. He was also a farmer and a member of the Lima Area Concert Band.

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Weekend Doctor: Protect yourself with the flu vaccine

Health

/ Dec 01, 2024

By Ashley O’Flaherty, CMA
Supervisor, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices

The flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of having to go to the doctor with flu by 40% to 60%. It has also been proven to help reduce the risk of hospitalization from flu, making it one of the most effective tools we have in preventing severe illness during flu season.

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Pleasant Township awarded safety sign grant by ODOT

Regional news

/ Nov 30, 2024

From Ohio Department of Transportation, District 1

Sam Norris, Pleasant Township trustee in Hardin County, successfully navigated the ODOT process and secured funds through the township safety sign grant program.

Sam Norris was appointed a trustee in Pleasant Township, Hardin County, on Jan. 1, 2024. He logged an early win by securing approximately $1,900 from ODOT's township safety sign grant program.

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Ada wrestlers build on varsity experience

Sports

/ Nov 30, 2024

ABOVE) Ada varsity wrestling team, from left, front row: Silas Riblet, Liam Vieira, Landon Simon, Rey Hurley, Peyton Karsten. Middle: Wyatt Fisher, Zaiden Denslow, Dylan Marshall, Gio Hurley, Scarlett Long. Back: assistant coach Joey Carl, Ethan Carl, Layne Simon, Easton Lane, assistant coach Carter Bivens, head coach Eric Perkins.

BELOW) Returning Ada wrestling lettermen, from left, front: Silas Riblet, Liam Vieira, Landon Simon, Wyatt Fisher, Peyton Karsten Back: Zaiden Denslow, Layne Simon.

By Cort Reynolds

Veteran Ada High School head coach Eric Perkins is enthused about the Bulldog wrestling team entering his fifth season as they join the Blanchard Valley Conference.