The Ada Pennsylvania Station and Railroad Park dressed up for Christmas spotlights both the caboose and depot building at 9 Central Ave. It's a great scenic detour when you're in downtown Ada.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is seeking public comments regarding:
U.S. 30 resurfacing – ODOT is proposing to resurface the roadway on U.S. 30 in Hancock County from the State Route 235 interchange (approximately three miles north of the village of Ada) to the railroad bridge just east of the U.S. 68 interchange (approximately 0.25 miles south of the community of Williamstown).
Construction activities may result in temporary ramp closures at the State Route 235 and U.S. 68 interchanges. If ramp closures are required, vehicular traffic at the ramps will be detoured temporarily.
Construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2023.
The Ada High School girls swim team defeated host Van Wert last Thursday evening, December 16, in a tri-meet.
The Lady Bulldogs beat Van Wert 46-25, and lost a close meet to Elida 48-41. The Lady Bulldogs are 4-2 this season in dual meets.
The Bulldog boys (3-3) lost to Van Wert 43-12, and fell to Elida 54-18.
The VW boys also edged Elida 43-35, but the Elida girls beat the Cougar girls 59-27.
"I’m really happy with how each of the kids swam," said Ada head coach Katey Stuart. "It was only our second meet of the season, but everyone improved from last week.
Tamie R. Jenkins, age 60, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on October 28, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Angelon (Smith) Brown. On September 19, 1987, Tamie married Patrick W. Jenkins and he survives in Ada.
Also surviving are her two daughters: Tiffany Jenkins of Columbus and Haley (Josh Lehsten) Jenkins of Ada; a brother, Mike (Mary Jane) Brown of Maryville, TN; and a sister, Pam Hughes of Marion.
In November, the Icon announced that Ian Dellifield, a 2021 graduate of Ada High School, would be performing with the Belmont University School of Music World Percussion Ensemble on the televised PBS special, “Christmas at Belmont” on December 20.
Codey Matthew Allen, age 33, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at his residence in Ada.
Codey was born on February 18, 1988, in Lima, Ohio to Jerry and Kelly (Page) Allen. His father preceded him in death, his mother and stepfather, Kelly and Pete Hillman survive in Hudson, Florida
Also surviving is his brother, A.J. Allen of Ada; a maternal grandmother, Sharon Hubbell of Ada; aunts and uncles: Kevin (Vicki) Page, Randy (Kim) Page, Jimmy (Lara) Hubbell, Patty Allen, and Sheila Samraney.
