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This isn't just any ottoman. It's custom made. Dan Garver of Fine Touch Furniture and Upholstery, 513 N. Johnson St., Ada, displays the finished product. The next photo shows the work underway. Photos from Fine Touch Facebook.

While we understand that the issue of guns is prevalent in the minds of students, this type of action poses some problems for the district.

Supt. Meri Skilliter wrote on Ada Schools Facebook that walk-outs will not be sanctioned at Ada Schools. Her response to the political issue follows:

Dear Ada Parents and Students:

We have been made aware that a national movement is in the works that is encouraging high school students to stage walk-outs in support of gun control.  While we understand that the issue of guns is prevalent in the minds of students, this type of action poses some problems for the district.

Techniques are based on science, not mysticism

By Monty Siekerman
Got ghosts?

Hear strange sounds, see shadows, do objects move, are orbs flying about in your home, cellar, barn, or business?

Harold St. John and Becky McClendathen of the Toledo Ghost Hunters Society spoke to about 15 people at the Ada Public Library on Saturday afternoon. Most people in attendance believed in ghosts and the paranormal, according to a raise of hands.

On the afternoon of Friday, February 23, our precious Samuel (Sam / Sammy) went to sleep in Jesus, waiting His soon return.  He was a victim of an accidental drowning. We are very thankful for God allowing us to have these wonderful Thirteen years with Samuel in our Family. He has taught us very much about Autism. He will be missed.

ONU sophomores  Betsy Naugle (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) and Rachel Shipman(Noblesville, Ind.) led the Ohio Northern women's lacrosse team to its second consecutive victory and a home-opening 15-8 victory over Trine (Ind.) on Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bears improve to 2-0 overall, while the Thunder fall to 0-1.

Northern was led in the contest by Shipman as she recorded four goals, while Naugle posted three scores.

Fifteen different players scored goals to lead the Ohio Northern men's lacrosse team in a 19-3 non-conference victory over Washington & Jefferson (Pa.) on Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bears wrapped up their season-opening three-game home stand with a perfect 3-0 record, outscoring their opponents 54-14, while the Presidents fall to 0-3.

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