By Loreen Morris, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management
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WAPAKONETA __The Ada Gators boys finished a solid fifth at the annual eight-team Western Ohio Aquatics League summer swim championships hosted at the Wapakoneta village pool July 11-12.
The Gators girls took eighth place, and Ada finished sixth in the combined team standings.
The WOAL meet is for swimmers aged 5-18 who are members of one of the league’s eight teams. Over 500 swimmers competed in the hot two-day championship event.
The Bluffton Sardines won the boys/girls team title. The Sardine boys captured first, while the Bluffton girls came in third.
On Wednesday, July 16 the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and Ada Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) will update members on activities and opportunities. The chamber meets at 8:30 a.m. at the Ada Public Library and the CIC meets at the Depot at 12:00 noon. More Icon calendar items are HERE.
This drive-thru coffee shop is owned by Lisa Rains and serves gourmet coffee imported from Kauai, Hawaii, non-coffee drinks and fresh daily donuts—as well as deli sandwiches, chips, soups and homemade macaroni and cheese, breakfast sandwiches and french toast.
The Hardin County Historical Museums are hosting Back in Time at the Barn, a WW II living history event on Saturday, July 12 with World War II photos, replacement depot and poppy pin craft all day.
Grounds Open at 10:00, 14344 CR 140
Weapons Demonstration at 11:00
Weapons Demonstration at 2:00
Grounds Closed at 4:00
Ever wondered who took photos during World War II? Come find out at Back in Time at the Barn on the 12th!
The Barn will host Joe Bookout, who will be portraying the 165th Signal Photographic Company.
Helen Ruth Doak Wilson, age 96, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 1, 1929 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania to the late E.D. and Bessie (Foster) Doak. Helen was previously married to W.T. “Buzz” Wilson.
Helen is survived by her three daughters: Maria Sparks of Johnstown, Ellie Laubis of Ada and Judith Camden of Columbus; two grandchildren: Deanna Laubis and Jared Camden; and two nephews: Foster (Pat) Doak and Dennis Doak.
She was preceded in death by her son, David Todd Wilson; and brother, Foster Doak.
