Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an order rescinding the following COVID-19-related health orders:
• The Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Jails and Detention Facilities.
• The Director’s Order to Release Protected Health Information to Ohio’s First Responders.
• The Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings.
• The Director’s Order for Retail and Business Compliance for Facial Coverings through the State of Ohio.
• The Second Amended Director’s Order on Adult Day Support Services and Vocational Habilitation Services.
Stephen C. Wilson, 66, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at 7:24 p.m. at his residence in Alger.
Stephen was born on April 27, 1955, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Jack and Rosealie Wilson. He is survived by his two children: Carrie Wilson and Micheal Wilson; and his two nephews: Kenny Wilson and Blake Wilson.
Stephen retired after 30 years working as an electrician for Imperial Cup International Paper Company. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Stephen also served in the National Guard. He was a lifetime member of the Amvets Post 1994 of Kenton.
One family. Three generations. Three valedictorians.
Sunday’s graduation was a special event for each Ada High school graduate. But for Jacob Thaxton, a member of the class of 2021, its significance was part three of a very interesting family celebration.
Jacob became the third-generation member of his immediate family named a class valedictorian.
The threesome with Jacob, includes his mother, Julie, a 1996 Allen East graduate, and his grandfather, Jeffrey Anderson a 1971 Ada High School graduate.
By Cort Reynolds
TIFFIN - Two Ada track and field athletes competed in the Div. III regional meet Wednesday and Friday at Tiffin.
Liberty Center won the girls team title with 64 points, well ahead of second-place Colonel Crawford (46), and Defiance Tinora (43).
Columbus Grove captured the boys regional crown with 104 points, doubling up second place Archbold (52). Hopewell-Loudon finished third (51), while Bluffton took fourth with 50 points.
Ada senior Brenna Hissong finished 10th in the 400 meter dash preliminary race on a hot Wednesday evening to miss qualifying for the finals Friday by two spots.
While many have forgotten the second war for independence from the British, there is a local reminder. During the War of 1812, Fort McArthur was established on the banks of the Scioto River several miles east of McGuffey and Foraker. That site is now preserved as a small cemetery for American soldiers who fought in the war. The Hardin County Museum and Historical Society cares for the cemetery and made sure it was ready for Memorial Day. These photos help us remember. (Photos by Ken Collins)
