Judith E. “Judy” Tarr Austin, age 75, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on December 4, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to Charles Jones and Jean (Davis) Gilbert. Her father, Charles, mother, Jean and stepfather, James Gilbert, all preceded her in death.
FROM FACEBOOK__Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual USV Performing Arts Boosters Spring Craft & Vendor Show!
This event will take place on Saturday, March 27, 2027, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Upper Scioto Valley High School in McGuffey, Ohio.
All proceeds from this event will go to the USV Performing Arts Boosters to help support the Performing Arts students (Band, Drama, Choir & elementary music programs) of USV.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Elzay Gallery of Art at Ohio Northern University is pleased to present Poster for Tomorrow’s “Work Right!” poster exhibition. The show is on display from October 5–28, 2026. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed Saturday and Sunday). The event is free and open to the public.
Work Right! exhibit is comprised of 100 posters from international artists and designers serving as a launchpad for thoughtful debate on workers’ rights. A jury of renowned graphic designers selected the top 100 from more than 4,300 entries. Posters cover a variety of workers’ rights topics from child labor to gender discrimination to human trafficking.
By Robin Brown, LISW-S
Psychotherapist, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
As summer winds down, the days grow shorter, and we spend more time indoors. For some people, the changing seasons bring more than an adjustment to cooler weather. They bring noticeable changes in mood, energy, sleep, and motivation.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada public library is hosting a Horror Book Group that is meeting on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 PM.
This month, they will read the book "How to Sell a Haunted House" by Grady Hendrix. It'll take more than some new paint to get this place on the market, but some houses don't want to be sold...
Copies are available at the front desk of the Ada Public Library. The library is located at 320 N, Main St., Ada.
