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Clayton Eichman has been awarded the 2024 Ada Police Department Employee of the Year. From APD Facebook: Since joining the department in 2023 Officer Eichman has proven himself to be a valuable member of our department and the Ada Community. In 2024 he was appointed to the position of Detective, Property Room Custodian and Village Code Enforcement Officer.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ada-Liberty EMS has taken measures to help cover the expense of some calls for service that do not result in transport to a medical facility. In these cases, insurance cannot be billed. 

The board of trustees has also responded to Washington Township declining a service proposal. Orange Township has such an agreement with compensation for services provided by Ada-Liberty EMS.

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Cathy Ann Hobensack, age 73, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. 

She was born on June 21, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late James and Helen (Greiser) Marshall. On May 21, 1976 Cathy married Anthony “Tony” Hobensack and he survives in Harrod.  

Cathy is also survived by her three children: Joe Hobensack of Bluffton, Jeffrey C. (Nikki) Hobensack of Columbus and Lindsey (Mike) Capps of Lima; six grandchildren: Olivia, Avery, Marshall, Wyatt, Jackson and Calvin; a brother, Steve (Jan) Marshall; and sister and best friend, Judy (Kevin) Roberson. 

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By Cort Reynolds

NEW KNOXVILLE – The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team edged non-conference rival New Knoxville in the final seconds of a seesaw 48-46 battle Tuesday, December 17.

Bulldog sophomore Carson Conley sank a tie-breaking layup with 4.3 seconds left to give the visitors a two-point lead. Ada had a foul to give and fouled NK, forcing them to in-bound the ball on the sideline with three ticks to go.

The Rangers got off a contested 25-footer at the buzzer, but it didn’t even touch the rim to preserve the win. 

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Board of Trustees for Liberty Township held a regular meeting on Monday, December 16. Discussions included the fire department, cemetery and roadside maintenance, and followup on a condemned property.

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The trustees approved minutes from the November meeting and approved a preliminary budget for 2025.

Raises of $13/month for trustees and 1.75% for fiscal officer Patty Griffith were approved.

REPORTS

Ada-Liberty Fire Department
Fire Chief Jay Epley reported on anticipated grants and how they might be used to cover the cost of new radios. MARCS radios will be obsolete in July 2025; the department will be using VHF radios and will be purchasing a combination of portable and mobile (vehicle-based) radios.

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The Ada Food Pantry will be closed Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24) and New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31).

The Food Pantry's regular schedule:

Tuesday - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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