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By Jennifer Campbell, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Physicans Plus Urgent Care

As the autumn leaves change, enter the season of increased viral transmission—influenza season. Influenza, or the flu, is a viral respiratory infection that triggers seasonal epidemics throughout the fall and winter. The flu is a common illness, but that doesn’t mean that it is safe. Prepare for this flu season by taking preventative measures, staying aware of the symptoms, and learning what to do if you do get sick.

MEDIA RELEASE__Citizens National Bank (CNB) is pleased to welcome Courtney Linke as a VP Business Banking Officer in its Lima market. Courtney will be working with businesses, offering commercial loans and lines of credit, as well as aiding with cash management solutions. 

With 27 years of experience in the banking industry, including the past 15 specializing in business banking, Linke brings a strong background in building relationships, understanding business needs, and helping business owners achieve their financial goals.

By Xander Wells
Ada Village Councilor

In my opinion, elected representatives need to reach out to community members and organizations to be effective advocates for their community.

Too often, we see our representatives wait until something is affecting them personally to have a desire to make a change. On the local level, this isn’t necessarily due to corruption or bribes, but due to personal interest coming before constituents' interest.

By Cort Reynolds / Photos by Mark Andreasen

COLUMBUS GROVE__The Ada volleyball team defeated former league foe Delphos Jefferson in a tough four-set Div. VI Northwest sectional final match at Columbus Grove on Thursday, Oct. 22.

Ada improved to 17-5 with the 25-20, 18-25, 25-17, 25-14 victory.

Delphos Jefferson ended its season 12-11 after the defeat.

“Brook, Dailah and Tea did great things offensively to keep the momentum,” said first-year Bulldog head coach Kylie Murphy. “All of our hitters did a nice job playing the net tonight.

By Cort Reynolds

ASHLAND__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to Ashland Crestview in their defensive Div. V sectional final tournament battle Thursday night, Oct. 22.

Ada held the high-scoring Cougars to just one goal on their home field, but could not muster enough offense to win.

The Bulldogs end their season 9-8-1 after the tough road defeat. It was the last Ada game for their eight seniors.

The Cougars improved to 13-5 with the home victory.

By Ron Lora

“The Elections That Changed the World: Fifteen Pivotal Moments That Shaped How We Live,” a new book by CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, with co-author David Fisher, is well-timed for an election year. The book examines elections that left a significant footprint in history.

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