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FROM FACEBOOK__Bluffton-based Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. was excited to discover a large tin of their Classic Cheddar flavor prominently featured on an episode of the new Peacock TV comedy series, The Paper. The series is about a documentary crew covering attempts to revive a Toledo, Ohio newspaper. It has thematic and production links to The Office. 

FROM FACEBOOK__Get in the holiday spirit by making Gingerbread Houses at Ada Public Library

There are two opportunities to participate, so come and join the festive fun!

• Thursday, Dec. 4 from 4 - 6  p.m. 
• Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1 - 2  p.m. 

Ada Public Library
320 N. Main Street
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-5246

CLICK TO ENLARGE / FROM FACEBOOK__The temperatures have dropped, and so has the Ada Public Library's December activity calendar! Coming up this month: Gingerbread Houses, Dec. 4 @ 4 p.m. and Dec. 6 @ 1  p.m.; Adult Book Group, Dec. 9 @ 7 p.m. Amish Book Group, Dec. 16 @ 1  p.m. Author visit: A.K. Buckroth, Dec. 18 @ 6:30  p.m.. Stay up to date with library events aadalibrary.org/calendar/month

Sharon K. Lease, age 77, of Lima, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

She was born on July 21, 1948, in Kenton, Ohio, to Waldo and Annis (Conley) Oglesbee. On July 1, 1966, Sharon married Arthur Lease, and he survives in Lima. 

Also surviving are her two sons: Darren (Sunny) Lease of North Lewisburg and Jeff (Lynn) Lease of Venice, FL; five grandchildren: Dalton, Batai, Savannah, Hershel and Larry; a sister-in-law, Dana Oglesbee; brother-in-law, Dana (Rhonda) Lease; and nephews: Kyle Oglesbee and Barry James Lease. 

MEDIA RELEASE__OhioHealth is taking a significant step forward in its commitment to protect its patients, associates, and visitors and prevent workplace violence. By the end of 2025, OhioHealth hospitals and emergency departments will have metal detectors at public entrances.

Starting December 16, OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital will begin screening all visitors, associates, and providers at its main and emergency entrances. In addition, the main entrance will be accessible between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

School is cancelled on Tuesday, December 2, in the Ada Exempted Village School District.

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