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Carol A. Newland, age 67, died on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:50 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on February 5, 1949 in Knott County, Kentucky to Robert and Gladys (Smith) Mosley who preceded her in death. On December 29, 1967 Carol married Russell E. Newland and he survives in Harrod. 

Carol was a homemaker. She was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church and a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Ladies Auxiliary. 

ONU prof says it offers opportunities and challenges

With the presidential inauguration on tap Jan. 20, Ohio Northern University faculty members offer insights on the incoming president’s unique communication style and how he can use this event to gain traction.
 
Inaugural address is pivotal in setting tone
 
The tenor of his inauguration speech will be pivotal in incoming President Donald Trump’s efforts to lead a divided nation, Ohio Northern University communications faculty member Jennifer Walton notes.
 

Usual location on Central Avenue

The Ada Music Boosters Bingo will resume every Thursday evening beginning on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the usual location, 111 Central Ave., which is next to the Railroad Park.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. 

Pizza, snacks and games of chance will be available throughout the evening with Bingo games beginning at 7 p.m. 

The Ada Lions Club will host bingo the third week of the month with the Ada Fire Department hosting every fifth Thursday.

About the main cause of Hardin's drug problems

By Monty Siekerman
Sheriff Keith Everhart spoke at the weekly Kiwanis Club meeting on Tuesday in McIntosh Center. He said:

1.  Six people died in Hardin County from drug overdoses. He went on to discuss what he believes is the main cause of the drug problem.

2. Killing of law enforcement officers in America is, in most cases, assassination. He went on to give his thoughts about the pressing issue.

3. He called himself a "Hometown Boy" having grown up here. He said he loves the community.

4. The sheriff described his current deputies and staff as his "Dream Team."

Several Ohio Northern University law students are in southeast Asia in January. They are part of a law and culture seminar instructed by Professor Kevin Hill. Students will visit Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand as part of January term.

Offers money-savings from area restaurants and businesses

Ada Bulldog Cards, good through Aug. 31, are now on sale for $7 each, or $5 each when two or more are purchased.

Sale of the cards is a major fundraiser for the Ada Music Boosters. The discount cards feature free food and other money-saving offers from restaurants and businesses in Ada, Kenton, Bluffton, and Lima.

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