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Police docket for Jan. 28 - Feb. 3

Jan. 28


  • Traffic stop, warning for equipment

  • Assist EMS on E Lincoln
Handled juvenile matter
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Handled non-injury accident on Union, report taken
  • Officers did an Interior Walk Through at the Ada School
  • Report taken for theft
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Handled vandalism complaint on E Lincoln

  • Handled animal complaints on Willeke & E Lincoln
  • Handled standby on S Main St

Jan. 29

Hardin County births in January at Bluffton Hospital

The folliwing is a list of babies born at Bluffton Hospital to Hardin County residents in January.

Jan. 17 - Audrey Salyer Cheney, daughter of Colby Salyer and Weslie Cheney, 8 pounds and 14 ounces, 21 inches long.

Jan. 23 - Serenity Nicole Hutchinson, daughter of Ashley Leiber and Josh Hutchinson, seven pounds and seven ounces, 20 inches long.

Jan. 28 - Arynn Breanna Chism, daughter of Angie and Jason Chism, 6 pounds and 13 ounces, 19 and a half inches long.

Ada's adaigo

So, you think you know Ada! Here are two of our community's most famous musicians. When was the last time you listened to their interesting melody? It's probably more recent than you think. For the answer, click here.

So, you think you know Ada! Where are these two musicians?

So, you think you know Ada! Okay, where have you enjoyed the music of these two long-time Ada musicians? We don't know the tune they are playing, but from their perch, they've watched you for a very long time.

By the way, the violinist is a lefty!

Check out the answer by opening the photo at the bottom of this story.

The answer may surprise you.

Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary accepts prom dress donations

The Blanchard Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s Nearly New Shop is accepting donations for their annual prom dress distribution. Items accepted include gently used dresses, shoes and accessories.

The items can be dropped off at the Nearly New Shop, 306 Lima Avenue through March 12.

After March 13, the dresses, shoes and accessories will be available free of charge to any area teen needing items for prom. One dress per girl will be provided. Dresses will be available through prom season.

ONU to present Carrie Newcomer

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present Carrie Newcomer on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Newcomer is a rare breed of singer/songwriter, the kind who illuminates life with startling depth, humor and clarity. She has the ability to blend her rich alto voice with a poetic lyricism on a skillfully arranged and performed collection of folk root tracks, with Appalachian and classical influences.

Newcomer has produced 13 solo albums and has received numerous awards for her music and related charitable activities. She has done numerous collaborations with authors, academics, philosophers and musicians.

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