By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
In July of 1988, Rod Stewart released his U.S. hit called Forever Young. The song was about missing his children growing up while he was on tour. The song was similar to Bob Dylan’s song by the same name. Stewart released his version, sharing the royalties with Dylan. The song fared well in the United States and has become an anthem of sorts.
Emma Jean McCalla, age 77, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
Jean was born on November 17, 1946, in Kentucky to the late Naith and Fannie (Moore) Shepherd. Jean had several brothers and sisters. On December 21, 1975, Jean married Tom Owen McCalla, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2023.
Jean retired from Tri Star Community Counseling, where she worked as a social worker. Jean would help anyone in need. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her husband, Tom. Jean loved her German shepherds.
Berniece “Bea” Collingsworth, age 96, of Alger, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on July 9, 1929, in McGuffey, Ohio, to the late Troy and Lorena (Bradley) Prater. Bea married Paris F. “Pat” Collingsworth, and he preceded her in death on March 4, 1980.
Bea is survived by her two sons: Paris “Pat” (Beverley) Collingsworth, Jr. of Alger and Steve (Nikki) Collingsworth of Alger; daughter-in-law, Brenda Collingsworth; seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and sixteen great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Phyllis Fry of Alger and Linda Dienstberger of Alger.
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By Cort Reynolds
ADA__The Ada High School girls basketball team lost a 53-52 nailbiter to visiting non-conference foe Marion Elgin on Saturday afternoon, December 27.
Comet Madison Hill sank the tie-breaking free throw with 20 seconds remaining to put the visitors on top, 53-52. The second foul shot was waved off due to a lane violation.
PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace
By Cort Reynolds
ADA __The Ada boys basketball team started strong and rode a big second quarter to crush non-conference foe Elgin 68-21 on Saturday afternoon, December 27.
Ada jumped to a 16-5 lead after the first period. The Bulldogs authored a 28-9 second quarter outburst to build a commanding 44-14 cushion at halftime.
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