Additional details on March 14 fires posted HERE from Hancock County Sheriff's Office.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
On March 10 a passerby noticed a barn on fire at 2094 CR 60 and notified the residents who were at home at the time.
Ada-Liberty Fire Chief Jay Epley reported that some contents of the barn were damaged but that firefighters executed a nice stop to the fire. Alger and McGuffey fire department provided assistance at the scene.
LIMA __The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program at Area Agency on Aging 3 was awarded a multi-year grant through the Health Path Foundation of Ohio to support older adults (60+).
The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program supports older adults across Allen, Auglaize, Hanock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation. These funds are available to assist with a variety of direct services that can help improve their safety and well-being following any number of situations. The items or funding must be needed as a direct result of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
The next meeting of the Friends of the Ada Public Library is March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
From www.AdaLibrary.org
Friends of the Ada Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the Library in our community. Friends help promote the library, develop activities, present special programs, and encourage reading and use of the Library. Friends meet about every other month to discuss and plan upcoming library functions. Attending meetings is encouraged to share ideas, volunteer for programs, and keep up-to-date on library activities.
The sun is shining, the birds are singing. On Thursday, March 20 it will be spring. On April 16 the Village of Ada will begin Early Bird sales for pool passes, which end at 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2025. For details on the May 24 municipal pool opening, visit www.adaoh.gov/municipal-pool-opening-may-24-2025
On March 13, 2025, at 5:54 p.m., Ada officers were dispatched to 735 North Main St, Apartment 14. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased 30-year-old male, Konner Ernest.
Konner was discovered by family members who had come to check on him. The Hardin County Coroner’s Office was contacted for assistance, and Konner was taken to Montgomery County for an autopsy.
The initial autopsy findings suggest that Konner passed away from natural causes.
