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Karen and Bob Ward of Ada celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children and grandchildren on Saturday, June 4. 

Karen and Bob Ward were married on June 6, 1972 in Rolla, Missouri, Karen's hometown. At that time, their wedding reception was also held in her back yard with cake, punch, relatives and friends. 

Pictured in the family gathering on Saturday were (back L-R), Heather (Ward) and Ron Weihrauch with daughter, Ellie. Brian and Elycia (Taylor) Ward, Cate Ackerman, Camden Ward, Jennifer (Ward) Ackerman and Cori Ackerman and Vanessa Ward.

Bob and Karen are seated with their wedding poster next to them.

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Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program awards $2 million in second round

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$2 million in funding has been awarded by the State of Ohio to help local law enforcement agencies combat violent crime and protect their communities, with the Ada Police Department receiving $53,283.80 for retention bonuses.

Eight law enforcement agencies will receive grants as part of the second round of the new Ohio Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. Funding will primarily be used to recruit, retain, and hire law enforcement officers.

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Fairlie F. Earl, age 87, of Lakeview, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 12:06 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on November 3, 1934, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Roy and Breneice Ema (Ziegler-Fark) Hanson. On August 5, 1955, Fairlie married Jack E. Earl and he survives in Lakeveiw.  

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Robert E. “Bob” Fissel, age 82, of Wapakoneta, passed peacefully away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at 3:48 a.m. at his home. 

He was born on February 27, 1940, in Spencerville, Ohio to the late Howard and Ada (Mitchell) Fissel. On September 2, 1995, Bob married Carol (Honigford) Fissel and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Also surviving are his three children: Terri (Tom) Marchal of Wapakoneta, Mark Fissel of Lima, and Doug (Deb) Fissel of Powell; two stepdaughters: Birdella Stephens of Elida, and Christie Stephens of LaFayette; a sister, Phyllis Collins of Lima; and nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Public meeting schedule

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The Village of Ada has posted the June 7 Regular council meeting agenda packet and any updates HERE.

The packet includes

  • Agenda
  • Minutes from the May 17 meeting for review and approval
  • Claims register for June 7, 2022
  • Ada Public Library letter regarding the Summer Reading Program and municipal swimming pool rental agreement
  • 2021 RITA tax collections summary

PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE

June 13, Ada-Liberty Ambulance Dist. 5:30 pm 530 N. Gilbert St.

June 17, Tree Commission Meeting 12:00 pm Municipal Building

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This spring Ohio Northern University recognized the following individuals for years of service and retirements.

Three individuals were recognized for a remarkable 45 years of service: Sherolyn Evans, Food Service; Christine Garver, Physical Plant and Gary Long, Pharmacy.

Retirements

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