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Eugene Wright was a 4-H advisor for over 20 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 7, 2021

 Eugene Wright,  71, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 8:05 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on January 19, 1950, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Okie and Alta (Puckett) Wright.  On Dec. 21, 1969, Eugene married Karen Meeker and she survives in Harrod.

Eugene retired from Proctor & Gamble after working for over 20 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Eugene was an advisor for over 20 years for the Allen County Junior Horseman 4-H Club.  He was a member of the A.Q.H.A.  Eugene was referred to as the last “Real Cowboy,” and Eugene was a life time mentor to others.  He was a loving husband, father, Papa and Great Papa. 

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Mackenzie Wills on record-breaking course

Ada HS stand out setting records at ONU
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 7, 2021

Outstanding Ada High school tennis player now a senior at ONU Mackenzie Wills tied Ohio Northern all-time career singles wins record, leading the Polar Bear women's tennis team to a 9-0 season-opening victory over Marietta on Saturday afternoon at the Westwood Tennis and Fitness Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 1-0 overall and are 1-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Pioneers fall to 0-1, 0-1.

Wills won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 4 singles for her 83rd career singles win, tying the record set by Meghan Letizia from 2012-16.

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The "thing" is...

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 7, 2021

Ada elementary students celebrated the birthday of Dr. Suess on March 2. Several of the popular children's book author showed up in school on his birthday, including Thing 1 and Thing 2. (Photos from Ada Bulldogs Facebook)

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Vitamin K Injection in Newborns: A Lifesaving Recommendation

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Saturday, March 6, 2021

After the birth of a precious newborn, there are a few choices that parents make that can be a matter of life and death. One of the most important recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC is the one-time injection of Vitamin K. This vitamin shot prevents bleeding in the brain, which can cause permanent disability and death.  

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Hey, kids! It's a coloring contest

Vancrest invites area youth to enter at St. Patrick's Day contest • The coloring pages are attached at the bottom of this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 5, 2021

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching and Vancrest invites Ada youngsters to participate in a coloring contest to celebrate the event.

“We hope you will join us in a little St. Patrick’s Day fun,” said Jennifer Line, Vancrest activities director.

Here’s how your child may participate:

Four coloring pages are attached at the bottom of this story. Or you may go to Vancrest Facebook to print out the coloring pages.

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3 Bulldogs advance to district

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 5, 2021

Antonio Pettit, wrestling here, is one of three Bulldog wrestlers who advanced to the district tournament this week. Pettit, a sophomore, wrestling at 126, advances with Clayton McClain, freshman at 113 and Colton Biederman, at 120. Photos of Clayton and Colton follow in this series. (Photos by Carla Oberly)

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