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Marilyn Nitchie was a member of Believers Church of New Beginnings

Marilyn Kay Nitchie, age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 5:50 AM at her residence in Ada, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 17, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Arthur and Laura (Hurt) Clemons. On April 4, 1969, Marilyn married Ernest S. “Sam” Nitchie who preceded her in death on March 4, 2021.

Marilyn was an active member at Believers Church of New Beginnings, Alger.

Edward Collins was a Korean War veteran

Edward Collins, age 87, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  He was surrounded by his loving children and son-in-law.

Ed was born to the late John Collins Sr. and Cecil (Baughman) Collins on October 10, 1933.    

Ed was a veteran of the Korean War.  For his service, was awarded a Bronze Star.  He served honorably in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He was a lifetime member of the Arlington AmVets and the Arlington VFW Post #4510.  

Following his honorable discharge, Ed married the love of his life, Marilyn Sue Collins, who preceded him in death.  They were married fifty-eight years. 

Ada linksters compete in quad matches

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada boys golf team played in a quadrangular league match at the Bluffton Golf Course Thursday morning, August 12.

Bluffton won the event with a score of 173, followed closely by Columbus Grove (174). Crestview was third (210) with Ada fourth (218).

Senior Drew Rush led Ada with a nine-hole round of 50. Senior Dexter Woods, junior Geddes Klingler and sophomore Jack Baumgartner each shot 56.

Senior Kamron Wilkerson carded a 58, and freshman Wyatt Ferguson added a 73.

Lions' Club sponsors free swim on Saturday

Ada Lions' Club is sponsoring a Free Swim at the Ada Village Pool on Saturday, August 14, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Stroke Recognition and Prevention

Many people in our community and the surrounding communities know someone that has been affected by a stroke. Whether you are the caretaker, friend or stroke patient, it is important to understand the recognition and prevention of strokes.

ONU students to benefit from page-turning partnership with publishing nonprofit

A new partnership with Brink Literacy Project, a nonprofit publishing organization, will offer Ohio Northern University students myriad opportunities for learning about and working within the publishing industry.

The Scotland and Denver, Colorado-based group champions literacy worldwide and provides platforms for exceptional storytelling “to positively affect the lives of people on the brink,” particularly those from underserved communities, its website states. For ONU students, it will offer a shot at paid internships within its organization along with other resources for learning about the complicated but captivating publishing world.

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