Ada HS sophomore, Melina Woods, recently participated in the USA Volleyball High Performance National Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa.
Woods played for Girls’ National Select Team OVR (Ohio Valley Region consisting of Ohio, West Virginia, and part of Pennsylvania), which placed sixth of 24 teams.
Out of approximately 300 individuals trying out, Woods was one of 10 chosen.
During the tournament, Team OVR defeated teams from Iowa, New York, Texas/New Mexico, and California.
Woods is the daughter of Dexter and Melanie Woods.
Tom Lehman, Ada Troop 124 scoutmaster, is retiring from his position after decades of service, according to Angie Butterfield, troop committee secretary.
"We will be recognizing him during our Court of Honor at 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 31, at the Ada Park at the Scout house located in the southeast corner.
One of the popular games for kids at the Saturday Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic was the chance to get into the straw and fine something hidden. Here's a view of one of those sessions. More photos from Saturday are below.
Ohio Northern University is registering organizations, businesses and residents for its fourth annual Ada Civic Engagement (ACE) Day to be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon.
A partnership with the village of Ada, the ACE Day program provides opportunities for ONU’s first-year students to not only engage with the community but also contribute to the village’s beautification.
Gerald L. “Jerry” Joseph, 64, died on Friday, Aug. 7, at 3:34 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on Sept. 17, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to John “Buck” Joseph, Jr. and Goldie (Courtright) Breece. His father survives in Arizona. His mother is deceased and dad, Robert (Vicki) Breece survives in Lakeview. On May 20, 1996, he married Kathy L. Mann and she survives in Harrod.
Jerry retired as an electrician from Continental Plastics, Lima, and DTR Manufacturing, Bluffton. He was a member of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533.
