MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Forestry Field Day at the Rushcreek Sportsmen's Club on Sunday, October 18 from 1-4:00 p.m.:
“Come join us for some fall-filled, forestry fun! Food will be provided along with activities for the kids that include sack races, horse-drawn-wagon rides and a scavenger hunt.
“You can also purchase raffle tickets to win door prizes! Proceeds will support our scholarship fund. Steve McGinnis, area forester, will be speaking about all things forestry as we explore the woodlands of Rushcreek Sportsmen’s Club.”
The Village of Ada Council met in regular session on October 6. The meeting was conducted by Mayor Dave Retterer with all council members present. The meeting packet is here.
Zachariah R. Wauben, age 53, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada with family by his side.
Zachariah was born on March 21, 1973, in Lima, Ohio, to Rodger Keith and Cheryl Lynn (Heiges) Wauben. His father, Rodger, survives in Cridersville, and his mother, Cheryl, preceded him in death.
Also surviving is his son, Luke (Skylar Revuelta) Groch of Lima; two brothers: Jeramiah (Angela) Wauben and Joseph Wauben; a sister, Beth (Greg) Santilli; and several nieces and nephews.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada High School swim team will hold a pre-season meeting on October 20, with Poco Loco available at 6:00 p.m. for suit try-ons and the meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m.
All interested students and their parents are invited to attend. Competitive swim experience is not necessary.
If you are interested but not able to attend, please reach out to Head Coach Ashley Robey at [email protected]
MEDIA RELEASE__Area Agency on Aging 3 and the Hancock Hardin Wyandot Putnam Community Action Commission (HHWP CAC) is inviting residents of Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, Van Wert, and Wyandot counties to complete a transportation survey to support the Regional Coordinated Transit Plan.