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Charles Thomas “Tom” Evans, age 80, of Ada, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

He was born in Marion, Ohio, on February 14, 1946, to the late Robert and Lucille (Hedges) Evans. Tom married Sherry Lynn (Sidle) Evans on August 29, 1970, and she preceded him in death on April 12, 2023.

Tom is survived by his two sons: Travis (Tina) Evans of Ada, and Wade (Sara) Evans of Reading; five grandsons: Channing Watson, Landon (Hanna) Evans, Dakota (Sophie) Evans, Tristian Evans, and Cain Evans; three great-grandchildren: Sayla, Luka, Maxine and Memphis.

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Jerry Lane Pifer, age 69, of Lima, formerly of Ada, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Lima.

He was born on October 27, 1957, in Lima to the late James T. and Sarah (Fricks) Pifer.

Jerry is survived by his four brothers: Jim Pifer, Jeff (Sherri) Pifer, Joel (Anna) Pifer and Jon Pifer; two children: Shawn Pifer and Stephanie Hancock; and three grandsons.

Jerry worked as a siding contractor.

A cremation has been arranged, and per Jerry’s wishes, there will be no services. Your thoughts and prayers are deeply appreciated during this time. 

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By Maycie Dewese
Ada FFA Reporter

Ada FFA members Faith Griffin, Mariah Franco Rangel, Chloe Parker, and Daliah Preston recently traveled to Spencerville to participate in the Sub-District Job Interview contest.

The event includes filling out a resume, cover letter, and application; a mock interview; and completing a follow-up letter.

Mariah and Dailah both placed second at sub-districts and moved on to districts at Sentinel, where Dailah placed 4th and Mariah placed 7th.

Congratulations to all the girls for participating in this Career Development Event. 

 

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Thirteen Ada High School 2026 fall season student-athletes have received academic honors from the Blanchard Valley Conference:

Brody Rister (golf)
Kaytlin Lambert (golf)
Brooklyn Andreasen (VB)
Dailah Preston (VB)
Jaylin St. Laurent (VB)
Alivia Gibson (VB)
Harlyn Lowery (VB)
T.J. Griffith (FB)
Tyler Stauffer (FB)
Blake Zoladz (FB)
Jacob Szippl (FB)
Kolton Dysert (FB)
Wes Mowery (FB)

 

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By Cort Reynolds

Ada High School football players received nine All-Blanchard Valley Conference honoree spots in voting recently conducted by league coaches.

FIRST TEAM
Senior Kolton Dysert was named first-team all-league at running back. He led the Bulldogs with 902 yards rushing on 157 carries for a 5.7 average per rush. Dysert also ran for 16 touchdowns.

He also grabbed 41 passes for 300 yards and a pair of six-pointers. In all, he scored 18 TDs to tally 108 points, good for third place in the league.

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Books for ages 0-adult

FROM FACEBOOK__Friends of the Ada Public Library is hosting a book drawing. Each day you check out a book through December 12, you can enter a ticket into the drawing.

Winners will be drawn on Monday, December 14.

The books that will be given from the drawing are:

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