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For the Wolke's "something always happens"

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By Darlene Bowers
He spent much of that 4th grade school year in 1963 writing her name on his gray notebook. The cover was filled and the ciphers spilled onto the pages within. Every inch proclaimed one name, the name of the girl he adored.

Celebration of Women event in March at ONU

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The Kenton/Hardin County Soroptimist Club has tickets for the Celebration of Women event planned in March at Ohio Northern University.

The event is Thursday, March 21, in the ONU McIntosh Ballroom. Celebration of Women is held every year during women history month.  

The Soroptimist Club will present three awards at the event: the Virginia Wagner Award, the Ruby Award and the Violet Richardson Award.  

 

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Ohio Governor and ONU alum Michael DeWine, addressed the Ohio News Media Association's annual convention on Thursday. Shane Tilton, assistant professor of multimedia journalism at ONU, attended the convention and sent greetings to the governor from Ada.

This halfcourt shot is worth a $500 scholarship

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Over 90 Ada High School students participated in the first-ever AHS "Pack The Pound" Night during Thursday night's girls' basketball game.

Cade Mullins hit a halfcourt shot to win a $500 scholarship sponsored by Ryan Yoakum State Farm Insurance.

In addition, 10 students won Under Armour "Pack The Pound" T-shirts, sponsored by Lima Sporting Goods.

Here's Cade receiving his big check from State Farm. The next "Pack The Pound" Night is Friday, Feb. 22, when Ada boy's entertain Bluffton in an  NWC basketball game.

Presentation to Dick Lawrence made during Tuesday's Rotary fundraiser

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Dick Lawrence, a 45-year member of Ada Rotary, is a Paul Harris (times 7) Award recipient.

Lawrence (left) received the award during the Tuesday evening Rotary Super Bowl at Norada Lanes. Presenting the award is Richard Meininger (right) as  Bill Trudeau (center) watches.

The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.

For Lawrence, this recognition is his seventh Harris award.

Northwest Ohio Auto Parts edges Associated Plastics for the trophy

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Northwest Ohio Auto Parts (formerly Kline's) edged Associated Plastics 725 to 708 to capture the 5th Annual Ada Rotary Super Bowl at Norada Lanes Tuesday evening. 

Northwest Ohio Auto Parts defeated Quest 777-479 and Vancrest 806-770 en route to the finale.

Vancrest bested Ada Kiwanis 840-644 to capture third place.

Century 21 Sunway Realty prevailed in the consolation bracket defeating the Ada Lions 666-617.

The event was dedicated to the memory of that late Kevin Mierzejewski, who spearheaded the event until his death a year ago.

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