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Keith Bolen was a millwright

Keith Bolen, age 64, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 27, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Curtis and Bonnie (Conley) Bolen.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in McGuffey.  Keith was previously married to Yolanda Bolen, they were divorced and she survives in Ada.  His life partner Paula Barkley survives in Ada.

Bulldog boys lose to more physical Musketeers

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada boys basketball team lost to visiting Fort Jennings 60-35 Saturday night, November 27, one day after opening the season with a buzzer-beating win.

Musketeer freshman Jarron Swick poured in a game-high 24 points to lead the visitors to victory.

Ada fell to 1-1 with the non-league defeat, while FJ evened its mark at 1-1 with the win.

"They were the tougher, more physical team," said Ada head coach Vince Halliday. "They had a tough loss the night before and came in ready. We were not eager.

I Spy: A holiday favorite

Do you have a favorite holiday album from the vinyl music era? Retro Music owner Chad Smith's choice is John Denver & The Muppets: A Christmas Together. The Icon thinks that's "far out!"

Credit Check Wednesday helps identify scams, identity theft

Following November "shopping holidays," Elder Victim Ministry has coordinated a December 1 "Credit Check Wednesday" program. Individuals can go to participating financial institutions to access their credit report for free.

“In working with identity theft or scam victims, we’ve observed that most have not checked their credit report,” said Elysia Bush, Director of Elder Victim Ministry (EVM), a program of Crime Victim Services. According to the Federal Trade Commission, it’s important to check your credit report to guard against fraud and identity theft. 

Four financial institutions, including 15 branches in the area, are participating this year: 

Weekend Doctor: Involuntary leakage

By Erica Hermiller, APRN-CNP

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.

Alger Library fundraiser with Texas Roadhouse restaurant

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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