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Bonnie A. Hoy, age 72, died on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton, Ohio. 

She was born on March 24, 1944 in Hardin County, Ohio to Sherman W. and Anna Belle (Hibner) Merriman who preceded her in death. 

On February 27, 1965 Bonnie married Lowell L. Hoy and he died on January 14, 2014. 

By Cort Reynolds

CRIDERSVILLE - Host Perry pulled away late from the Ada boys basketball team to post a 78-46 victory Tuesday night in a non-league makeup battle.

After suffering their fourth road defeat in eight days, the Bulldog cagers dropped to 2-7. Meanwhile, Perry improved to 7-3 with the win.

Seniors Owen Conley and Jordan Bailey contributed 15 points apiece for Ada.

The Bulldogs are now 1-4 on the road this season, with their lone road win coming at county foe Ridgemont in the opener.

ADA —The Ohio 3rd District Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in two cases at Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law at 10 a.m. on Jan. 18 in the large Moot Court Room.

The oral arguments will be held before a three-judge panel consisting of Judges Stephen R. Shaw, Vernon L. Preston and John R. Willamowski. The court’s fourth judge is Richard M. Rogers. Rogers, Shaw and Willamowski are all Ohio Northern University law alumni. 

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.

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