By Michelle Oswald
Genetic Counseling Services Coordinator, Armes Family Cancer Care Center
Genetic counseling and testing play a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. As our understanding of the genetic basis of cancer has advanced over the years, it is clear that inherited genetic mutations contribute to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer. Genetic counseling and testing can help identify individuals with these mutations, guiding both patients and healthcare providers in making informed medical decisions.
Jean Anne Dearth, age 80, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 23, 1945 in Kenton, Ohio to Harold F. “Hal” and Irma Jean (Crowe) Van Atta, who preceded her in death. On December 20, 1975 Jean Anne married Gerald A. “Jerry” Dearth and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2020.
ADA__The Ada High School boys soccer team lost a defensive battle 1-0 to visiting Van Buren in the North Central Ohio Soccer Association opener at War Memorial Stadium on Thursday night, September 4.
Ada fell to 2-2-1 overall and 0-1 in NCOSA play after the tough defeat.
VB improved to 3-3-1 and 1-0 in NCOSA action with the hard-fought win.
“A tough one-goal loss, decided on a free kick header,” lamented Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. “We created good chances early and defended well throughout.”
ADA__The Ada High School girls soccer team lost a tough 2-1 battle to visiting Van Buren in the North Central Ohio Soccer Association opener on Thursday, September 4 at sun-drenched War Memorial Stadium.
The Bulldog girls fell to 7-1 with the defeat that ended the longest win streak in program history at seven. Ada starts out 0-1 in NCOSA play, while the Black Knight girls are 1-0.
Van Buren improved to 4-3 overall with the win.
“We had a lot of chances we didn’t convert,” said Ada head coach Doug Dewese. “We also got out of our style of play as we tried to deal with Van Buren’s possession.
SEPT 4 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that reopening is delayed for the bridge replacement at State Route 81 over the Hog Creek Ditch. The estimated reopening is September 26.
