Paul E. Caudill, age 79, of Lima, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on September 15, 1946, in Lima to the late Tomie and Ruth (Gibson) Caudill.
Paul is survived by his significant other, Wanda Arnett of Lima; two daughters: Laura (Brian) Hoff of Olivehill, TN and Lisa Gossman of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren: Brandon (Ashley) Howard, Ashley (Bryan) Belamy, Jerica Ginter, Justin (Kayla) Gossman, Joey (Olivia) Gossman and Sebastian Caudill; several great grandchildren; and three siblings: Earl (Deborah) Caudill, Murleen Thomas and Maxine Edgerton.
Performances of "After the Blast" will take place at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 13-15, and at 2:30 p.m., Nov.16, in College Hall, Ramseyer Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for senior citizens, Bluffton faculty and staff and non-Bluffton students. Bluffton University students can enjoy the play for free. Tickets can be purchased or reserved at www.bluffton.edu/tickets.
FROM FACEBOOK__Ada High School art students are at it again—bringing creativity to our community in a big way! After seeing the ODOT plows our students have painted in the past couple of years, Liberty Twp. Trustee Brad Hays reached out to see if we’d be willing to design and paint one of their plows this year—and our artists were happy to roll up their sleeves! CLICK for completed painting.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Mezza at the Regal Beagle has announced that it opens on Wednesday November 12 at 8:00 a.m., providing "your local spot for fresh salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, fresh-baked goods, delicious coffee, Lotus drinks, and so much more."
VIDEO RELEASE__Welcome to Ada, Ohio, Part 1 debuted on Facebook on Sunday, November 9. Ada Area Chamber of Commerce Director Lindsay Hollar notes, "This project was only made possible by our amazing members. We hope you see and feel the joy that can only be Made In Ada.
"Thank you, Mark Rodney Productions for making part 1 of this project come to life."
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