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FROM FACEBOOK__Welcome to the dig site! Join local artist and history enthusiast Andy Steingass for an archaeological adventure. We'll be excavating fossils and other artifacts, as well as making press-mold dinosaur footprints to take home.

Please register in advance to join the dig! Give us a call at 419-634-5246 or visit the library to register.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

 

Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Christopher J. Smith, age 64, of Alger, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on December 27, 1961in Toledo, Ohio to Charles F. and Suzanne (Werner) Smith.

Christopher is survived by his son, Patrick Smith of Toledo; grandson, Micah West; and eight siblings: Peter (Karen) Smith, John Smith, Gordon Smith, Martin (Karen) Smith, Pam (Larry) Hanley, Steve (Deb) Smith, Suzi (John) Zychowicz and Amy (Jim) Mossing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Greg Smith and Jeff Smith.

Christopher worked as a painter.

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A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 17 for Patsy Spellman Evans at First United Methodist Church, Ada, Ohio.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m.

See also Patsy Spellman Evans was a teacher.

 

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FROM FACEBOOK__ The Ada Police Department has received several complaints this year regarding the use of electric scooters, officially referred to by the State of Ohio as Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices.

We would like to remind our community of the laws outlined in Ohio Revised Code 4511.512:

• "Electric scooters" may be operated on sidewalks, bike paths, and roadways where the posted speed limit is under 55 mph

• Operators must follow all standard traffic laws and rules of the road

• Individuals under 18 years of age must wear a helmet

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FROM FACEBOOK__Explore the wonder of the great outdoors inside the library! Join naturalists from the Johnny Appleseed Park District for a nature program on Tuesday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Connect with nature and learn more about Ohio's native wildlife with hands-on nature artifacts.

See what's happening at the library this summer:

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