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Gary Allen Brown, age 84, of Ada, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on April 25, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on December 15, 1938, at home in Ada, Ohio to the late Russel Allen “Bud” and Ruth Marie (Klingler) Brown.  On May 27, 1961, Gary married Marsha Staley, his wife of 62 years and she survives in Ada.  

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School tennis team hosted powerful Bath on Senior Night and battled hard before losing a tough 4-1 decision Wednesday evening, April 26, at the park courts.

The Bulldogs fell to 2-5 with the difficult defeat.

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The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for Kan Du Group. The ribbon cutting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 28. The Ada facility is located at 4171 ST RT 235. Learn more at Kan Du Group.

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Sandra S. “Sandy” Decker, age 67, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9:28 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

She was born on October 6, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to Bernard N. and Lois M. (Johnson) Shaw. Her father preceded her in death on October 16, 2018, and her mother survives in Alger. On September 26, 1987, Sandra married Jimmy “JD” Decker, Jr. and he survives in Arlington.

Also surviving are her two daughters: Sarah (Shawn Grubb) Decker of Ada and Jessica (Michael Briley) Decker of Alger; a granddaughter, Syddaleigh Sioux Briley; two brothers: Terry (Sigrid) Shaw of Albuquerque, NM and Alan (Lisa) Shaw of Harrod; two sisters: Mary (Charles) Melvin of Carleton, MI and Cheryl Saunders of White River Junction, VT. 

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Among business scheduled for the Wednesday, April 26 meeting of the Ada school board, to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the board chambers is the following. The complete agenda is attached.

OLD BUSINESS 

A. BLANCHARD VALLEY CONFERENCE DISCUSSION 

B. ACCEPT THE INVITATION TO JOIN THE BLANCHARD VALLEY CONFERENCE 

C. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH GARMANN – MILLER AND ASSOCIATES FOR ARCHITECTURUAL DESIGN SERVICE FOR THE HVAC PROJECT FOR GYMS AND CLASSROOMS IN THE CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING 

NEW BUSINESS 

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School baseball team lost a 13-7 slugfest to visiting Lima Central Catholic in a non-conference contest Monday evening, April 24.

The Bulldog boys fell to 4-9 overall with the defeat.  LCC improved to 6-1 with the win.

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