Janet L. Hubbell, 84, died on Saturday, Jan.12, 2019. at 5:55 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on April 10, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to John Albert and Louella (Leatherman) Welsh who preceded her in death. On Aug. 8. 1953, Janet married Thomas C. “Tom” Hubbell who died on Aug. 17, 2015.
Janet retired from the Ada Herald after working as a sales person and Editor for over 25 years. She also worked as a professional photographer. She was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, Harrod. She was one of the first EMT’s on the Ada Rescue Squad. Janet served for many years as a board member for Ada Schools.
By Lee Crouse [email protected]
June 1988 - The Ada Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts covered more than 17 miles of Liberty Township roads picking up litter.
They collected 55 bags during the 91 man-hours of work, reported Robert Krofft.
Scouts involved in the activity were Brian Beckley, Brian Wilkerson, Mike Ring, Daryl Neff, David Benson, Donald Roby, Tom Lehman, Chad Hazelton, Travis Hazelton, Isaac Seagrave, Adam Vauvel, David Vaubel, Jacob Lehman, Daniel Rider, Eric Preston and Robby Logsdon.
Did you ever watch a football game at this location in Ada? It's a post card view of the athletic field and gymnasium on the ONU campus. The Taft gym is no longer standing and the field now longer exists.