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Mabel Wright was retired from Wilson football factory

Mabel L. Wright, 71, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 9:08 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on May 16, 1949 in Foraker, Ohio, to Franzel and Virgie (Prater) Castle who preceded her in death. On Oct. 12, 1968, Mabel married Gary D. Wright and he preceded her in death on June 2, 1992. 

Mabel retired from Wilson Football Factory of Ada where she worked as a lacer.  She was a member of the Kenton Moose Lodge #428 and the Liberty Grange. 

So, you think you know Ada?

So, you think you know Ada? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

Oh, to be a 7th grader

Here's some - but not all Ada seventh graders in the 1972-73 school year. If you watch carefully you'll eventually see more members of this class, graduating in 1978.

ONU sports roundup

Wins recorded by women's lacrosse, women's soccer and volleyball

Here an update of ONU sports action from this past weekend.

Volleyball
The Ohio Northern Volleyball team began its 2020-21 season by sweeping Marietta 3-1 and 3-2 on Friday night at ONU Sports Center.

With both wins, the Polar Bears start the season 2-0 overall and 2-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, and the Pioneers fall to 0-2, 0-2.

In the first match, Northern defeated Marietta 20-25, 25-12, 25-18, 27-25.

Freshman Ava Ehlinger (New Carlisle/Tecumseh) led ONU with 14 kills and .367 hitting percentage in the match.

MC won the first set, and ONU responded by winning three consecutive sets to win the match.

Next HealthWise vaccine clinic on Friday

Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy will hold its next covid-19 vaccination clinic this week.

The clinic is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, March 19. Vacciination appointments are for persons 50 and older, or with qualifying occupations or medical conditions.

Preregistration is required by calling 419-772-3784 or visit the website attached below.

School board meeting and planning session Thursday

Ada school board will meet at 5 p.m., Thursday, March 18. This is the regular monthly meeting in addition to a planning session on the agenda.

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