Thomas L. “Tom” Williams, age 74, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 12:36 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
Tom was born on July 21, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Roy L. and Carey W. (Crawford) Williams. On September 30, 1969 Tom married Judy C. Harps and she survives in Ada.
Ohio Northern University’s Child Development Center will be expanding in physical space and enrollment to provide enhanced services to the campus community and the public.
Construction on a 4,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin this fall directly across from the existing 1,600-square-foot center at 209 Union St. A fall semester 2022 opening is tentatively planned.
The new facility will incorporate more space for learning, play and conferencing, and accommodate more families. Architectural renderings have not yet been created, but administrators are planning to build a one-story brick building with basic design elements that will blend with the rest of campus.
Gimme an "N"! A new mural celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ohio Northern University graces the side of the Ada Theatre and parking for Padrone's Pizza at 219 S Main St.
William “Bill” Faine, 59, passed away on September 18, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Counselors will be standing by at Ada schools on Monday, September 20. The Ada Exempted Village School announced “we tragically lost a valued staff member and beloved teacher, Mr. Bill Faine. Mr. Faine left a lasting impression on our school and community. He was a beloved staff member who had a strong faith in God and will be greatly missed. In response to this devastating loss, counseling and support services will be on site starting Monday for students and staff.”
The Mount Cory and Pleasant View United Methodist churches will host a Fall Festival from 2-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 26. The even was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID.
The festival includes games for kids, Romick's Train, clowns, a craft and
bake sale by members of the churches, Hancock County Sheriff's Office K-9
demo, fire trucks and more.
