Ada area resident Marie Gossman can add “author” to her resume–in addition to florist and farmer. Her story of surviving toxic shock syndrome is called Calls for Life Flight: A Story of Loss, Life, and the God Who Stayed.
Gossman has been interested in publishing this account for some 20 years, following her near-death experience. Doctors told her she had a 5% chance of survival from the bacterial infection.
Includes Interstate 75 structure over County Road 33 / Feedback requested by Wednesday, April 22, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE__ The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects:
U.S. 30 bridge painting, Allen County (PID: 119059)
ODOT is proposing to perform bridge painting on both structures (eastbound and westbound) of U.S. 30 over the Ottawa River in Allen County.
FROM QUARRY FARM FACEBOOK__Six years into The Quarry Farm’s 10-year goal of removing invasive plant species like Amur bush honeysuckle that crowd out native trees and wildflowers, David Seitz has cleared so much of these invasives that it is time to plant trees that will benefit native wildlife. This April, we are planting 850 trees, including species of oak, hickory, serviceberry, buckeye, plum, persimmon, and viburnum. We will supply gloves, tools, and refreshments.
The Quarry Farm nature preserve in rural Pandora has issued its Spring 2026 newsletter. Upcoming programs include a native plant sale, a cream tea, Spring Bird Migration Hike and a student with adult crafting event.
