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Carolyn Rose Schaffner, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home.

She was born on July 4, 1942, in Alger, to the late Howard and Inise (Lee) Lawrence. Carolyn married Michael H. Schaffner, Jr., on March 20, 1977; he preceded her in death in 2004. 

Carolyn is survived by her twins: Lana Patterson and Leonard Brewer; three grandchildren: Christopher Wilde, Michael Edelen and Kevin Edelen; three great-grandchildren: Alan, Violet and Dresden; her precious moments baby, her niece, Melissa (Jaime) LeVan; five brothers and three sisters. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her brother, Donny Lawrence, and sister, Kay Sanders.

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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.

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MEDIA RELEASE–A fertilizer applicator certification training class is being held in Hardin County on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Ohio State University Extension in Hardin County office in Kenton. 

The class will run from noon-3:00  p.m. The cost of the class is $30. A copy of the Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, and Alfalfa will be provided. 

Anyone wishing to take the class must visit go.osu.edu/hardinanrprograms or call the Extension office at 419-674-2297 to pre-register by Thursday, January 15, 2026.

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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.  

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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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PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace

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.

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