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By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

On November 6, 1981, the Cars released their fourth studio album titled *Shake It Up.* Ric Ocasek was the lead vocalist and guitarist for the new wave band, and he wrote the majority of their hits, including the album's title single. "Shake It Up" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, with one notable line being, “Shake it up, make a scene.”

One could argue that the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) weight loss drugs made a significant impact in 2025. Approximately 12% of the U.S. adult population is currently taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, according to two different surveys. GLP-1 drugs were initially FDA-approved for treating type 2 diabetes, with the first being exenatide (Byetta®), which received approval in April 2005. To date, seven different GLP-1 medications have been approved and marketed in the U.S. for diabetes, while only three GLP-1 drugs have been approved specifically for weight loss.

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By Alec Keller

The Ada Council held its first regular meeting of 2026, with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding, on Tuesday, January 6. The meeting packet is available on the Village website HERE.

Prior to the meeting, village solicitor Jane Napier swore in new council members Xander Wells and Lucas Rowe, as well as Jason Campbell and Sean Beck, who are starting their second terms in office.

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Beth Renee Kretz, age 59, of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 11, 1966, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold and Joyce (Thompson) Compton.  On August 3, 1985, Beth married Colonel David D. Kretz (Retired), and he survives in Beavercreek. 

Also surviving are her four children: Ben (Lauren) Kretz of Tipp City, Andrew Kretz of Tipp City, Whitney Schniebs of Columbus and Natalie (Dan) Colegrove of Columbus; two grandchildren: Greyson and Oakleigh; a brother, Shaun (Cindy) Compton of Belle Center; and a sister, Lori (Jim) Goldsmith of Kenton.

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Georgette Rowe, age 74, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System with her family by her side. 

She was born on November 5, 1951, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Charles and Bobbie Jean (Castle) Conner.  On March 20, 1971 Georgette married Ted Rowe and he survives in Alger. 

Also surviving are her daughter, Amy L. Rowe-Smith of Alger; granddaughter, Chloe Smith; and sister, Robin Morgan of Forest.  

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Conner; mother and stepfather, Bobbie Jean and Philip Morgan; and brother, Thomas Morgan. 

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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School girls basketball team stymied Lima Central Catholic 37-19 in a defensive non-league battle on Tuesday, January 6.

The Bulldog girls jumped out to an 11-2 first-period lead and extended the margin to 24-9 at intermission.  

Ada outscored LCC 13-10 in the second half to win going away by 18. 

Bulldog freshman Te’a Griffith tallied 13 points, and Ada senior post Anna Conley netted 11 markers to pace the victors.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Exempted Village Schools and the Ada VFW have announced that they will collaborate to create an Ada High School Military Wall of Honor. The wall will pay homage to Ada High School graduates who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves. The recognition extends to those who have enlisted, commissioned as officers, or served in the National Guard or Reserves.

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