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

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Here's a postscript to the November 27 article VFW flag retirement ceremony honors the Stars and Stripes. J.D. Fleece, president of the VFW Auxiliary, reports that there were approximately 100 people in attendance and 1,300-1,500 flags retired.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce shared this Merry on Main update:

"Make your holiday memories extra special at Merry on Main. Bring the kids, the family, or even your pets to enjoy a FREE professional photo with Santa — the perfect keepsake to capture the magic of the season.

"Special thank you to Andreasen Photography!"

This event is on December 13 from 11:00 a.m.-2::00 p.m. at Depot Park and throughout downtown Ada.

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From BlufftonIcon.com: Snowy weather blankets 2025 Blaze of Lights

By Paula Pyzik Scott

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Share and find events in the Ada area on our Community Calendar, including Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, Ada Public Library and Ohio Northern University events. Email additions and updates to [email protected].

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Marilyn I. Schick, age 92, of LaFayette, died on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Vancrest of Ada.   

She was born on September 3, 1933, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Robert and Diamond (Shrider) Klingler.  

Marilyn is survived by her three children: Randy (Jo) Schick of Lima, Renee Winegardner of Arcanum and Michelle (Brian) Jackson of Lima; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth (Janet) Klingler of Ada. 

She was preceded in death by her two sons: Leslie Schick and Brian Schick; a brother, Leonard Klingler; and a sister, Carolyn Rex. 

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Lisa R. Berry, age 60, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 27, 2025. 

She was born on March 30, 1965, in Lima, Ohio, to Hager and Clara Anne (Kaiser) Mosley.  On July 10, 2000, Lisa married Donald Berry, and he preceded her in death on February 20, 2025.

Lisa is survived by her mother, Clara Anne (Sonny) Wilch of Lima; three children: Megan (Doug) Slusher, Jason Berry, and Shawn (Jordan) Garrett; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Mosley; and sister, Lori Harris.  

Also preceding her in death are her father, Hager Mosley, and son, Justin Roberts.

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