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Thomas A. Lawrence, age 75, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 9:13 p.m. at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on January 27, 1946 in Alger, Ohio to the late Lester and Daisy (Johnson) Lawrence.  In November of 1970 Thomas married Judith A. Lawrence and she preceded him in death on September 21, 2019.

Thomas retired from Ball Metal Container, where he worked in the maintenance department.  He was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church.  Thomas was a member of the U.S. National Guard.

From the Ada Music Boosters:

We would love to see you attend the Ada High School Marching Band's final performance this year at Dayton Welcome Stadium, this Sunday, October 31st, at 7 PM for the OMEA State Marching Band Finals. Our students are energized by the home crowd!

The stadium is located at 1601 S Edwin C Moses Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417. Phone: (937) 542-4070

For more information on ONU sports results and upcoming events, visit onusports.com.

By Mark Badertscher

Each year before soybean harvest, Hardin county Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educators conduct a county weed survey.  The purpose of this survey is to determine the type and amount of weeds that are infesting farm fields.  Another reason is to develop an understanding of which weeds are becoming resistant to herbicides used by farmers.  Once these determinations are made, weed scientists at The Ohio State University develop weed control programs which are then shared with local county Extension Educators to make recommendations for local farmers.  The goal of these recommendations is to help farmers gain control of these weeds so that their yield-limiting impact is reduced,

It may seem like the Boston Celtics and professional basketball have been around forever. In a new article for celticsblog.com, Ada Icon sportswriter Cort Reynolds tells us the story of the early team and its competition:

"The Boston Celtics are one of eight teams who have existed since the Basketball Association of America was formed for its inaugural campaign in 1946-47. Only Boston and the New York Knicks have remained in their original city since the league’s inception.

Ohio Northern University’s HealthWise Pharmacy and Mobile Clinic are preparing to offer pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 5-11, pending CDC approval and deliveries of appropriate doses and supplies. Federal agencies have indicated the vaccines could be available as early as November.

“We’re 100 percent on board with this,” says College of Pharmacy Dean Steve Martin, Pharm.D.

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