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Local businesses, community leaders, and individuals called on to make investment in youth

MEDIA RELEASE__This holiday season, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, Inc.  (BBBSWCO) is inviting businesses, community leaders, and individuals to give a gift that can last a lifetime through its 2026 “BIG Futures Start Here” Year-End Giving Campaign. 

The campaign encourages the community to make one final charitable contribution before  December 31, 2026, helping the organization create and sustain meaningful mentoring relationships for children throughout West Central Ohio. 

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In her final hours, Jeanne Previte looked up at her four children, who were gathered bedside.

“Love each other,” she said softly.

It’s a message they will cherish. And one so many of us could use right now.

Jeanne, who died peacefully at her home in Ada, Ohio on November 7, spent nearly 81 years on this earth never truly appreciating how far her love spread.

It spread, quite often, through food.

Jeanne grew up in a Lebanese household in Detroit. That’s where she met her husband, Peter Previte Sr., who grew up in an Italian family in New Jersey.

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By Maycie Dewese
Ada FFA Reporter

On Tuesday, October 27, members of the Ada FFA chapter spent the evening giving back to farmers around the Ada community.

Students were tasked with packaging 100 meals, and then students drove around Hardin County to deliver meals to farmers working hard.

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Charles Thomas “Tom” Evans, age 80, of Ada, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

He was born in Marion, Ohio, on February 14, 1946, to the late Robert and Lucille (Hedges) Evans. Tom married Sherry Lynn (Sidle) Evans on August 29, 1970, and she preceded him in death on April 12, 2023.

Tom is survived by his two sons: Travis (Tina) Evans of Ada, and Wade (Sara) Evans of Reading; five grandsons: Channing Watson, Landon (Hanna) Evans, Dakota (Sophie) Evans, Tristian Evans, and Cain Evans; three great-grandchildren: Sayla, Luka, Maxine and Memphis.

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Jerry Lane Pifer, age 69, of Lima, formerly of Ada, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Lima.

He was born on October 27, 1957, in Lima to the late James T. and Sarah (Fricks) Pifer.

Jerry is survived by his four brothers: Jim Pifer, Jeff (Sherri) Pifer, Joel (Anna) Pifer and Jon Pifer; two children: Shawn Pifer and Stephanie Hancock; and three grandsons.

Jerry worked as a siding contractor.

A cremation has been arranged, and per Jerry’s wishes, there will be no services. Your thoughts and prayers are deeply appreciated during this time. 

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By Maycie Dewese
Ada FFA Reporter

Ada FFA members Faith Griffin, Mariah Franco Rangel, Chloe Parker, and Daliah Preston recently traveled to Spencerville to participate in the Sub-District Job Interview contest.

The event includes filling out a resume, cover letter, and application; a mock interview; and completing a follow-up letter.

Mariah and Dailah both placed second at sub-districts and moved on to districts at Sentinel, where Dailah placed 4th and Mariah placed 7th.

Congratulations to all the girls for participating in this Career Development Event. 

 

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