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Carolyn A. Craig, age 80, of Kenton, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 5:30 a.m. at the Shawnee Manor, Lima. 

She was born on March 15, 1943 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Leonard and Esther (Hurt) Hinton.  On October 4, 1963 Carolyn married Edgar C. Craig and he preceded her in death on September 21, 2015.  

On November 22, 2023 at 11:35 a.m., the Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls in regards to an injury crash at the intersection of Co. Rd. 15 and St Rt 309. Upon arrival deputies found 2 vehicles off the west side of Co. Rd. 15 in a private yard.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School girls basketball team returns six letter winners and four senior starters for second-year varsity head coach Zack Ricker in 2023-24.

The Bulldogs almost authored their first winning season since 2015-16 last year behind graduated all-time scoring leader Courtney Sumner. 

Special Executive Session to be held November 30

The Ada Exempted Village Schools, 725 West North Avenue, will hold the December 2023 meeting of the Board Of Education at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28.

So far in 2023, Crime Victim Services has helped 66 people who had credit accounts opened in their names, or credit cards stolen or misused. With identity thefts growing by the day, it’s important to monitor your credit report.

Ohio Northern University has received a $1.19 million Choose Ohio First (COF) grant from the Ohio Department of Education (ODHE) to support students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), and health professions. 

According to the ODHE, Choose Ohio First is an important part of Ohio’s strategy to develop STEM talent in the Buckeye State. The DeWine-Husted administration has committed more than $200 million to STEM and STEM education scholarships over the past five years. 

"The strength of Ohio's economy depends on having a skilled workforce in the STEM fields," said Chancellor Randy Gardner. "Ohio Northern University has done a great job of preparing its STEM scholars, and I am pleased to have Ohio Northern University among the latest Choose Ohio First awardees."

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