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Junior swimmer Lauren Halle has been named the OAC Women's Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Week. The three-time OAC champion claimed an individual event title in the 400-yard individual medley at the Wooster Invitational where the women's program to a sixth-place finish in an 11-team field. 

Ohio Northern freshman Jeremy Adams has been tabbed the OAC Men's Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Week. The first-year swimmer captured an individual event title in the 200-yard breast guiding the Polar Bears to a third-place finish in a 10-team field. Adams posted the quickest time among the 30  individuals in the event.

US Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries; federal offices closed

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, is proclaimed as a National Day of Mourning in remembrance of former President George H.W. Bush, according to information from the Ohio News Media Association.

The United States Postal Service has announced that out of respect for the 41st President of the United States and to be consistent with a Presidential Proclamation, the USPS will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Dec.  5. 

Meet Anikin, He is a Jack Russel terrier. He weighs 14 pounds, Anikin is a sweet and loving dog, waiting for his forever home. 

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours of operation:
Monday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 
Tuesday and Thursday - closed 
Wedneday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Phone: 419-674-2209.

Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse
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January 21, 1962 Ada’s telephone system started operation in a new building at 215 North Main Street. For the first time a dial telephone system was in use.

The Ohio Northern Symphony and ONU Wind Orchestra will perform at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Freed Center. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $5 for students and children.

The ONU Symphony will present "Tragedy and Triumph," featuring Brahms' Tragic Overture, Verdi's Triumphal March from Aida, Ken Davies' Strings Ablaze and Forsyth's Viola Concerto in G minor.

The ONU Wind Orchestra pays homage to the ceremonial kindling of light during the holidays and the winter solstice through a beautiful and musically illuminating program titled “Season of Light.” 

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