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Weekend Doctor: Involuntary leakage

By Erica Hermiller, APRN-CNP
Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, November 28, 2021

Do you leak urine when you laugh, cough or sneeze? Do you have an uncontrollable urge to void and leak urine on the way to the restroom? These are symptoms of urinary incontinence that many women experience. Even though some women may believe these symptoms are a normal part of aging, the reality is, symptoms can be treated.

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Alger Library fundraiser with Texas Roadhouse restaurant

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, November 27, 2021

The Alger Public Library is teaming up with Texas Roadhouse restaurant, 1940 Roschman Ave in Lima for a dine-in or to-go library fundraising event from 3-10 p.m. on December 15.

Present the printed flyer or display it on your phone and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchase to the Alger Public Library, 100 Wagner St, Alger, OH.

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Buzzer shot lifts Ada over Ridgemont in opener

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, November 27, 2021

Ada guard Spencer Wall banked in a lane runner as the buzzer sounded to lift the Bulldogs to a thrilling 60-59 win over visiting Ridgemont in the boys basketball season-opener Friday night, November 26.

The win was the debut of new head coach Vince Halliday. "Wasn't that fun," a jubilant Halliday said afterward. "Spencer was outstanding, and it was an outstanding team effort."

Wall tallied a career-high 26 points to pace the Bulldogs to victory.

Gopher Landon Newland had given the visitors a one-point lead by burying an 18-footer from the left wing with 13 seconds left.

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Bill Cole worked for Ford Motor Company

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 26, 2021

 William Nelson “Bill” Cole, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 5:45 p.m. at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born on May 12, 1950, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Robert C. and Eunice (Lowman) Cole, Sr.  On July 16, 1977, Bill married Lynn Goes and she survives in Ada.  

Also surviving are his two daughters: Heather (Kevin) Sanislo of Westerville and Erin Cole of Charleston, SC; two grandchildren: Avery and Liam Sanislo; a brother, Steve (Peggy) Cole of Ada; and a sister, Carol Martin of Marco Island, FL.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Cole, Jr.

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Mary Ellen Hale celebration of life to be scheduled later

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 26, 2021

Mary Ellen Hale, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:52 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on July 6, 1955 to the late Bob and Willow Dean (Hennings) Phipps.  On January 2, 1988 Mary married Doyal Hale and he preceded her in death on October 2, 2006.

Mary attended church and she loved to crochet. She enjoyed sending “Good Morning” texts and messages to everyone on her list.

She is survived by her four children: Cann “Casey” Phipps, James “J.R.” Phipps, Angie (Kevin) Hunt and Christopher (Rita) Hale; seven grandchildren: Sean, Justin, Kadin, Camrin, Khloe, Matt and Whitney; and a brother, Donnie (Robin) Martin.

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E-sports evolve at Ohio Northern

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, November 26, 2021

In the fall of 2019, Ohio Northern University introduced esports to the athletic department. At the time it was the newest, fastest-growing trend to hit the collegiate athletics scene; more than three years later, it’s only getting bigger.

The numbers alone tell the story of ONU Esports’ growth: 10 games, 80 varsity and junior varsity players, a gaming club with nearly 300 members, and approximately 40 student workers helping everything run smoothly.

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