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William “Bill” W. Faine of Bluffton, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He went to live in paradise with his savior, Jesus. He was 59 years old. 

Bill married Jodi Woodruff on August 18, 1984 who survives, along with their children; Lauren (Ralph) Cuellar, W. Wells II (Laura), Mitchell, and Sidney. He was “Pop-Pop” to five grandchildren; Katie, Annabelle and Will W. Faine III, Rafael “RJ” Cuellar Jr., and Roman Cuellar. 

Bill was born the youngest of four boys on June 5, 1962 in Bluffton, Ohio. They lived in Mt. Cory, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his mother, D. Deane Faine; a brother, Michael and his father-in-law, Robert Woodruff.

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Tourism Ohio features an NFL Wilson Football being crafted in Ada in the state's "Find it Here" promotions. The website encourages viewers to "find links to hundreds of Ohio companies where you can check out their products."

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The Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present "Beauty and the Beast" on October 2-3 and October 14-16.

To purchase tickets visit https://bit.ly/3hdfqPT

Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster, who was long ago trapped in his gruesome form by an enchantress.

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Ohio Northern University's 5K Glow Run/Walk, originally scheduled to be held on campus Wednesday, Sept. 22 for Suicide Prevention & Awareness Week, will be postponed due to inclement weather that is being predicted. 

The event will be rescheduled.

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September 21, 2021 ADA POLICE: S.A.F.E.R. Alert

"Residents are urged to remove valuables from your vehicles/lock your car at night. Please report suspicious activity."

By Cort Reynolds

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Ada girl kickers downed by Grove

Injury-plagued Ada lost 13-1 to visiting Columbus Grove in girls Northwest Conference soccer play Monday evening, September 20, at War Memorial Stadium.

The Ada girls record dropped to 2-6-1 overall after the loss, while their NWC ledger fell to 0-2-1.

The CG girls improved to 6-1 overall and 3-0 in NWC play with the one-sided victory in the battle of the Bulldogs.

CG led 6-1 at the half. Senior Julia Kamatali scored the lone Bulldog goal. Grove tacked on seven more goals after intermission.

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