The November 19 membership meeting for the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will be devoted to decorating the Depot at Ada's Depot Park. At 8:30 a.m., participants will help the Village of Ada prepare for the holiday season by setting up Christmas lights.
Director Lindsay Hollar explains, "This is a quick and easy way to give back to our community while spending time with fellow members and spreading some festive cheer. We hope to see you there — many hands make light (and merry!) work!"
During my time as chaplain at Mennonite Memorial Home for 24 years, I met a number of residents who were veterans, mostly from World War II. I don't remember all their names, but I remember their stories.
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Charles E. “Chuck” Wilson, age 78, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Findlay Hospice Care Center.
He was born on September 28, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late James A. and Margaret M. (Krebs) Wilson. On June 26, 1971, Charles married Bonnie Campbell, and she survives in Dunkirk.
FROM FACEBOOK__This week the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is joined by Ada merchants and restaurants in special Third Thursday opportunities from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Participating businesses include Beatitudes Ada, Bee Home, Our Garden of Gifts, The Mercantile on Main and all restaurants.
This is the second Third Thursday event promoted by the chamber. The December Third Thursday event will take place on the 18th.
David Lee Wagner, 71, passed away November 16, 2025 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. David was born May 24, 1954 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary Ruth (Gudakunst) Wagner. On October 1, 1988, he married Susan Faze Wagner who preceded him in death on June 4, 2021.
David graduated from Ada High School. He retired from Findlay Truck Line where he was a diesel mechanic and was also a life-long farmer. David was a member of the Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton where he was an active member serving as a deacon and sound system operator.
