MEDIA RELEASE__On 09/15/2026 The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 16000-block of SR 31 south of Kenton for an injury hit-skip crash involving a bicyclist and a semi tractor trailer.
The bicyclist located on scene was identified as a Mr. Jeremy Honaker of Kenton. Mr. Honaker was traveling north bound on SR 31 on an electronic bicycle with appropriate lighting and in a high visibility vest, riding the bicycle past the fog line, between the ditch and fog line.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is advancing a project to improve safety by constructing a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 81 and County Road 15 on the Allen County-Hardin County line, just west of the village of Ada.
Anna M. Shulaw, age 105, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at her home with family by her side.
She was born May 16, 1921, in Roundhead, Ohio, to the late William and Bessie (Lawrence) Boecher. On June 18, 1941, Anna married Willard R. Shulaw, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2011.
Anna is survived by her two children: Dr. William (Anna) Shulaw and Wilma (Robert) Fox; four grandchildren: Jennifer (Bryan) Stillings, Sarah (Tony) Scott, Jesse Shulaw and Matthew (Joanna) Shulaw; eight grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
ADA __With all four goals made in the second half, the Ada High School boys soccer team lost 3-1 to tough visiting Fort Jennings in a non-league match on Monday night, Sept. 14.
After a scoreless first half, Ada scored shortly after intermission to take the lead. But FJ responded with two quick goals, then netted another late score to secure the win.
The Bulldogs fell to 4-4 overall with the home defeat. FJ improved to 6-2-1 after the win.
“Overall, there were some good moments in the game,” said Ada head coach Aaron Acheson. “Fort Jennings is having a good season. It was a very competitive first half.
MEDIA RELEASE__Trooper Richard E. Donovan, Polygraph Unit, was promoted to the rank of sergeant on June 28 and was recognized on Sept. 14 by Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Training Academy. Sergeant Donovan transferred from his previous assignment in the Polygraph Unit to serve as assistant post commander at the Findlay District Investigations.
