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The Ohio Northern wrestling team won its first dual meet of the season as it defeated Manchester (Ind.) 28-16 Friday evening at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 1-2 on the season, while the Spartans fall to 1-2.

Freshman Jacob Thompson (West Mansfield/Triad) pinned his opponent in 3:48 at 174 pounds.

Heaveyweight Nate Barcaskey (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) pinned his opponent in 2:35.

Ohio Northern will return to action Dec. 18 at the Washington & Lee (Va.) Duals.

Irwin Puckett, age 79, died on Friday, December 08, 2017 at 7:29 a.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, Ohio.

          He was born on January 9, 1938 in Bonanza, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Susie (Manual) Puckett.  On April 10, 1963 Irwin married Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2015.

All of those interested in helping form the Ada Historical Society are invited to the.next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at the Ada Public Library. Future projects, displays, and collecting historical material will be among the topics discussed.

Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes will hold its 14th  annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave. Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. A short memorial service will take place at 3 p.m.  A time of sharing and light refreshments will follow.

Senior Hannah Reich (Howell, Mich.) added to her impressive resume during the 2017 season as she was named a First Team Scholar All-North/Central Region honoree by the United Soccer Coaches.

The senior was one of only two athletes from the Ohio Athletic Conference to be named a Scholar All-Region honoree and the only member of the OAC to be named first team.

She was also named an Academic All-OAC awardee in 2017.

Christmas Eve at Ada First United Methodist Church:

Christmas Eve morning worship at 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve Family Service at 5 p.m. in sanctuary

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service:
Pre-service music starts at 10:30 p.m. Service starts at 11 p.m.

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