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Powder Buff prom fundraiser in pics

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A new Ada Schools prom money making event emphasized the fun in fundraiser. The March 10 Powder Buff volleyball matches are a boys counterpart to the traditional girls football matches. More photos by Mark Andreasen are HERE.

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ONU service and learning trips provide unforgettable experiences

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

This spring 2023 semester Ohio Northern University students were presented with opportunities for U.S. and international travel including the following:

Global Healing Traditions
This fourth annual trip to Peru is part of a pharmacy course taught by Dr. Kelly Shields, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean of pharmacy, that explores how individuals across the world pursue health and healing. Students in the class are learning about nontraditional healing techniques.

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Advertisers of the Week: Brandon Blackford-Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Citizens National Bank

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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Citizens National Bank, 102 S Main St., 419-358-8040

Edward Jones - Brandon Blackford, financial advisor, 107 S Main Street, Bluffton, 419-358-2622

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 Judy Carroll Williams worked for the Ada Schools

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 13, 2023

Judy Carroll Williams, age 77, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  

She was born on November 22, 1945, in Lima, Ohio to the late Earl B. and Betty (Mort) Harps. On September 30, 1969, Judy married Thomas L. “Tom” Williams and he preceded her in death on September 20, 2021.   

Judy is survived by her children: Dwayne Whitehurst of Denham Springs, LA, Brian Williams of Vandalia, Scott (Christina) Williams of Haslet, TX, Tony (Pamela) Williams of Perrysburg and Shantel Whitehurst Williams of Ada; fourteen grandchildren: Niki, Courtney, Jacob, Jason, Daniel, Leah, Alex, Brett, Lee, Dee, T.J., Madeline, Sammy, and Siren; sixteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Williams; three grandsons; and two sisters: Debra Ann Ott and Saundra “Sonnie” Walker.

Judy retired from Ada Exempted Village Schools, where she was a bus driver for fifty-six years. She was a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Kenton.

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Funeral arrangements for Linny Kay Fleming

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 13, 2023

Linny Kay Fleming, age 79, of Newark and formerly of LaFayette, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at SharonBrooke Assisted Living in Newark.

She was born on January 20, 1944, Lima, Ohio to the late Myron and Mary Lillian (Snyder) Plate. On November 1, 1963, Linny married Robert D. Fleming and he preceded her in death on December 12, 2016.

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Gator swimmers close to wrapping up winter season

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 13, 2023

The local Gators summer swim program recently recognized members at several schools who are participating in winter swim competition:

"Although the winter swim season has not yet wrapped entirely, we do want to congratulate all of our high school swimmers that finished their season in February. This year our Gators proudly competed for Ada, Bath, Findlay and Lima Senior swim teams. Winter swim is a whole other level of effort and dedication and we are so proud of all their efforts!

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