DEC. 18 MEDIA RELEASE__On November 24, 2025 Paula Dirmeyer came to the Ada Police Department to report that she had been assaulted within the Village of Ada by a known individual. Officers gathered information from her and began an investigation.
On November 27, officers were notified by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office that Paula had been found deceased in her rural Allen County home; her body was transported to Lucas County for a post-mortem exam.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Conservation Tillage Club program is set to continue in 2026. The program will be held at Mid Ohio Energy Cooperative, Inc. located at 1210 West Lima Street, Kenton, OH 43326.
January 8: Agricultural Economic and Market Update by Matt Roberts, Bridgeforth, LLP
January 22: Tar Spot Update by Ohio State University Extension Educators and Specialist
February 5: Agricultural Technology and Artificial Intelligence Update by John Fulton, Professor and State Specialist with Ohio State University Extension
By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In June of 1978, the rock band Foreigner released their second studio album titled Double Vision. One of the singles on this album was Hot Blooded, which was certified as platinum. The album was released by Atlantic. Foreigner is one of the top-selling bands in the world with record sales exceeding 80 million, and they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on October 19, 2024.
Nomination forms are due by January 16, 2026. The online form is HERE.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Town & Gown committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award.
This individual goes above and beyond what is required in the areas of accomplishments and civic involvement. Nominees have improved the quality of the Ada community and have made strides to make Ada and ONU a place of pride. The nominee may be a community leader or even a “silent server” in the community who often will forego personal recognition in the interest of making a difference.
Laura J. Nuttle, age 63, of Ada, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
She was born on March 19, 1962, to the late Franklin R. and Avanell J. (Kindle) Brace. Laura married Neal Nuttle, and he survives in Ada.
Laura is also survived by her daughter, Emily Gore; a grandchild, Ripley; and a brother, Steven (Carole) Brace.
Laura worked as a vet tech for Ada Animal Hospital. She previously worked at Ohio Northern University, Ada, as a secretary in the Law Library. Laura was an animal lover, and especially loved her dogs.
