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Sondra May Amstutz, 61, passed away July 25, 2025 at her residence. Sondra was born November 5, 1963 in Lima to the late Phillip and Barbara (Underwood) Engle. On April 25, 1987 she married Tim Amstutz who survives.

Sondra was a 1982 graduate of Allen East High School and received her associate’s degree in business management from Rhodes State College, Lima. She worked at Airfoil Textron and Midbus, both of Bluffton. Sondra was a member of County Line Church of Ada where she was active in the children’s ministry. She was a 4-H advisor for the Beaverdam Bunch and worked with the Allen County Fair. Sondra loved babysitting and nurturing children. 

Jeffrey A. Hunt, age 67, of Loudonville, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home.  Jeffrey died peacefully in his sleep when the Lord came to him and said, “Well done my good faithful servant.”

He was born on October 29, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Harry and Susan (Hullinger) Hunt.  His father Harry preceded him in death and his mother Susan survives in Ashland.  On September 13, 1980 Jeffrey married the love of his life, Julie K. Basinger, and she survives in Loudonville. 

Larry J. Marsh, age 69, of Kenton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on April 3, 1956 in Kenton, Ohio to Harold Junior and Virginia Lue (Castle) Marsh.  Larry was preceded in death by his father Harold, mother, Virginia and stepfather, Glenn Sprang and two sisters: Wilma Mullins and Charlene Penix.  

JULY 24 MEDIA RELEASE__The Park District Liberty Twp Hardin Co Ohio met on the above date in the park office. Present were Bob Szuch, Fred Reichert, Neal Dumbaugh, Ken Wolke Park Manager and Mary Jane Lee Clerk.

JULY 24 MEDIA RELEASE__The wait is almost over! Moon King Entertainment Group is revving up for the Grand Opening of Old Route 69 Brewery on Friday, August 1 at 120 East Buckeye Ave. in the heart of downtown Ada, Ohio.

Doors open at 11 a.m. for a Ribbon Cutting in collaboration with the Ada Chamber of Commerce, and the team is ready to welcome guests into a one-of-a-kind destination packed with local flavor, fun and family-inclusive entertainment.

Single ticket sales begin August 25

FROM FREED CENTER EBLAST__ The 2025-26 Season Brochures should arrive by August 1 to help season ticket holders make ticket selections beginning Monday, August 4. 

Flexible subscriptions will be available for purchase through the Pick 2, 4, or 6 event packages, which allow patrons to select the events they want to see and save up to 20% off single ticket prices. In addition, subscribers receive: priority seat selection at the best prices before the general public, ticket insurance to replace lost or misplaced tickets at no charge, privilege to exchange tickets for another performance event (subject to availability).

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