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MEDIA RELEASE___Here is the scoop: Free Velvet ice cream at Grace Gospel Church, 321 N. Gilbert Street.

This free community event is July 12 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. The public is welcome. Several flavors of ice cream will be served.

  • Vacation Bible School registration available
  • Tour the Enchanted Forest
  • Playground, Fellowship Hall for fun and socializing
  • Corn Hole / Ping-Pong / Foosball

Send events to [email protected]

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ada Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Monday,  June 30 with all board members present: Troy Erickson (president), Ron Fleming, Matt Gossman, Ted Griffith and Justin Hollon.

Among action items was the waiver of school fees for the 2025-2026 school year. The item passed with board member Ted Griffith voting no. This is the second year the board has waived student fees.

Representing the Ohio School Board Association, Heather Franks presented a certificate to Matt Gossman for his 10 years of service on the board.

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VILLAGE OF ADA POOL FACEBOOK__The Village of Ada Pool is now limiting Tuesday Night swim attendance to 300 patrons and stopping admission at 8:45 p.m.

Managers note: "If you are in line by 8:45 and we are under the 300 limit, you’re good. If you are caught line jumping, you will be told to leave!"

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Compiled by Marlena Ballinger

The following 11 land transfers took place in the Ada Exempted Village School District in June 2025 as reported on the websites of the Hardin County, Ohio auditor Michael T. Bacon and Hancock County, Ohio auditor Charity Rauschenberg.

ADDRESS - SALE DATE - SALE PRICE - LAND USE - FROM/TO

AGRICULTURAL
1490 TR 41 - 6/6/2025 - $675,000 - A - Cash Grain or General Farm - Cole Erin D to Erickson Troy M & Tara L

COMMERCIAL
122 S Main St - 6/17/2025 - $125,000 - C - Medical Clinics and Offices - Griffin Beau J Christina to Stuart Lee & Ashley

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Michael Dilts, age 75, of Dola, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on December 14, 1949 in Ada, Ohio to the late Frank and Helen (McDougle) Dilts.  He married Norma Alkuino, and she survives in Dola.

Mike is survived by his two brothers: Frederick Dilts and Tom (Shauna) Dilts.  

He was preceded in death by a brother: Frank Dilts, Jr..

Mike retired from the U.S. Air Force. He also farmed and worked for the post office.  Mike was an avid Ohio State Buckeye’s fan.  

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