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Matt Gossman ran for school board to become more involved in the community

By Monty Siekerman
Matt Gossman was elected a new member of the Ada school board last fall. He was sworn in the first of the year. We asked him to tell us about his background.

How long is your term? Have you previously been on the school board?
It is a 4 year term and this is my first term.

Tell me about your job and educational background.
I work for Marathon Pipe Line out of Lima.  I have an associates degree in manufacturing engineering.

Let it snow - a photo essay by Ken Collins

Just as hints of warmer temperatures appeared, the first serious snowfall of the season reminded us that Mother Nature is still in league with Old Man Winter.

Ken Collins saw the opportunity to demonstrate the beauty of winter with these daylight and night time scenes of Ada.

Please enjoy these 10 photos of Ada in the snow - in the attachment below.

Marcia Vermillion sang with Sweet Adelines

Marcia E. Vermillion, 82, died on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016 at her residence in LaFayette.

She was born on Nov. 30, 1933 in Camden, N.J .to Gerald and Helen (Hawkins) Connor who preceded her in death. On May 25, 1952, she married James L. Vermillion and he died on Aug. 28, 2013.

Marcia was a homemaker and previously worked at the LaFayette Elevator for many years. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Marcia sang in the Sweet Adelines and a Gospel Trio for many years. She was a graduate of LaFayette-Jackson High School class of 1951. She always enjoyed the annual trip to Mohican with her family.

Ada snow birds

The term snow birds generally means someone who heads south in the winter.

Ken Collins found some real snow birds earlier this week in Ada. Here are two sparrows having snow for a snack.

10 years - Hardin County celebrates on ONU campus

Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary Since its Formation & Honoring Community Leaders & Businesses

Hot shooting Baldwin Wallace upsets ONU in conference tourney

By Ashley Birchmeier

The no. 10-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team fell to Baldwin Wallace Thursday evening 65-58 in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament Semifinals hosted at the ONU Sports Center.

The Yellow Jackets (17-10 overall) advance to Saturday's Finals at Mount Union.

The Polar Bears fall to 22-4 overall on the season and will await the NCAA selection show Monday at 2:30 pm for a chance at an at large bid.

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