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FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__The president-elect of the American Bar Association, a distinguished professor emeritus of pharmacy, and a retired U.S. Navy captain who broke barriers for women in the military, are Ohio Northern University’s 2026 Commencement speakers. All three commencement ceremonies will be held at the ONU Sports Center Field House.

LAW COMMENCEMENT
Barbara J. Howard will be featured at the Pettit College of Law ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 10 a.m.

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M. Corrine Brown, age 91, of LaFayette, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Corrine was born on May 29, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Oak and Susan (Barr) Bassitt. On June 6, 1953, she married Donald G. Brown, and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2002.

Corrine is survived by five children: Cathy (Jeff) Augsburger of Lima, Donald E. (Karen) Brown of Bluffton, Karen (JR) Newman of McGuffey, Kenneth Brown of Alger and Cynthia (Bill) Calvert of Kenton; fifteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; a brother, Sam (Barbara) Bassitt of Lima; special niece, Pam Harless; and friend Cathy Schaaf.

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FROM NEWS.USPS.COM__Ada letter carrier Kiarra Brickner has been highlighted by the United State Postal Service for her assistance to a customer on her delivery route.

This past week, an article in the USPS Link described how Brickner helped an elderly woman who normally greets her at the door to receive her mail. Brickner heard the woman's cry for help and discovered that she had fallen and needed assistance.

Fortunately, the woman was not injured and received the assistance she needed.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Ada Public Library, 320 N Main St, will host a Maker Magic geocaching event on Tuesday, April 21, 6:00-7:15 p.m. Here's the invitation: Join us as we delve into the exciting world of geocaching containers in the Ada Public Library's front meeting room!

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FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Hailey Robirds began interning at ONU’s HealthWise Pharmacy for the practical reason of gaining real-world experience. It didn’t take long, however, for her motivation to turn personal. Through serving friends and neighbors, Hailey discovered she thrives when helping others. “At the end of the day,” she explained, “my cup is full.”

A fourth-year pharmacy student and Ada native, Hailey joined HealthWise shortly after Ada’s Rite Aid closed. She became “part of the change the community needed,” providing personal care to locals who suddenly found themselves without a nearby pharmacy.

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By Cort Reynolds

RIDGEWAY__The visiting Ada High School softball team dominated Hardin County rival Ridgemont 11-1 in a non-conference contest on an unseasonably warm Friday, April 17.

The Bulldogs broke the game open with five runs in the third inning and put it away with four more runs in the seventh.

The Gophers tallied their lone run in the bottom of the first to tie it 1-1. Ada went ahead with a run in the second, and then seized control with the big third frame to build a 7-1 margin.

Ada improved to 12-2 overall with the road win. The Bulldogs are 3-1 in away games and are 9-1 at home.

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