Janet Louise (Bailey) Elliott, 84, of Lancaster, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on March 8, 2026.
She was born in Kenton, Ohio, on February 23, 1942, to the late Ollie and Christina Bailey. She was a 1960 graduate of Kenton High School.
Janet met her husband, Richard C. Elliott, while working at Essex Wire in Kenton, Ohio, and they were married on June 16, 1970. They shared 53 years of marriage together until his passing in July of 2023.
FINDLAY__The Ada girls wrestling team had two girls compete in the Div. III district meet at Findlay on March 8.
Bulldog junior Cheznie Vieira competed in the 120 lbs. bracket. She lost her first round match by pin to the eventual division champion, Meredith Greenslade of Clyde.
Vieira then lost a 10-0 decision in the consolation bracket first round to be eliminated. She ended her season with a 25-8 record.
Bulldog sophomore Rose Baxter wrestled in the 135 lbs. class. She was pinned in the first round by the eventual 135 bracket champion, junior El Tha of Lakewood.
By Tonya DeVaul, APRN-CNP
Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio
According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The encouraging news? Many cases can be prevented—or caught early when treatment is most effective. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when we combine smart lifestyle choices with appropriate screening.
FROM FACEBOOK__Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Company is celebrating National Reading Month with a reading log challenge.
Complete and log at least six hours of reading during the month of March and receive a free small bag of any popcorn flavor.
How to participate
Download and print a reading form (below). Complete it showing at least six hours of reading, and bring it with you and an adult (if needed) to a participating Shirley's location.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Friends of the Ada Public Library will meet next on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. Who are the Friends? They're a volunteer, non-profit group that supports and enhances the Library in our community. See how you can get involved at:
adalibrary.org/support/friends
