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D. Jacqueline Kent worked for the Ada Schools

D. Jacqueline Kent, age 85, of Ada, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 10:27 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on June 23, 1937, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Royce and Edna (Mason) Sampson. On August 7, 1955 Jackie married Darrell E. Kent and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2012. 

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Thelma L. Fee worked at Triplett Corporation

Thelma L. Fee, age 93, of Bluffton, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 5:08 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on February 17, 1930 in North Baltimore, Ohio to the late Virgil L. and Helen (Northrup) Krontz. On December 18, 1948 Thelma married Richard E. Fee, Sr. and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1997. 

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Outdoor Family Movie Night at County Line Church

County Line Church is on the corner of County Line and Sandusky Rd. is hosting a free Outdoor Family Movie Night on Friday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. 

The movie will begin at dusk. 

Free popcorn, hotdogs and activities for the kids will be provided. The event is rain or shine; If raining, the movie will be viewed in the barn. 

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to 4227 N Hardin Rd, Harrod.

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Two fatal traffic crashes during April and May on Allen County roads

The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were two fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during April and May 2023.

Thus far, there have been a total of 6 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there was one fatal crash through May.

See attached tables for further details.

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Emerson E. Basinger managed grain elevators

Emerson E. Basinger, 86, passed away June 19, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  Emerson was born March 4, 1937 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Emory and Zola (Disbrow) Basinger. On June 22, 1956 he married Jeannine Benroth Basinger and she survives.  

Emerson graduated from Beaverdam High School. He managed grain elevators in Bluffton, Pandora and Columbus Grove. Emerson worked for Elopak Industries in Bluffton and Michigan before his retirement. He was a former member of Bluffton Presbyterian Church. Emerson was never happier than when he was building, remodeling or woodworking. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.  

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Save the date: Tuesday, Aug. 1 Fireworks

Love fireworks? Save the date of Tuesday, August 1 for fireworks in Bluffton. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is enlisting the support of businesses and individuals to provide this annual attraction in the Buckeye Park-Bluffton Community Pool-Bluffton Family YMCA area.

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