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Number 1,242 from Dumbaugh

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Ohio Northern University women's basketball player Morgan Dumbaugh (33) and Ada HS graduate swishes her last 3-pointer in the NCAA at Hope College. Her 1,242 points, ONU total points scored is a Polar Bear women's career record. Don Traxler photo.

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Richland Manor chili cookoff benefits area food pantry

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Richland Manor, Swaney Road Bluffton, hosted a chili cook off on Feb. 21. Over 70 people attended the event, which featured 14 varieties of chili.

The winners follow:
• First place and winner of $100: Russ Goedde for his Sante Fe Chili
• Second place and winner of $75: Roberta Beemer for her Sausage Chili
• Third place and winner of $50: Edwin and Gwynne Sortenson for their White Chicken Chili

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Blanchard Valley Hospital accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) has been surveyed by the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) Focused Task Force on Accreditation and awarded accreditation for six years as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians.

“We are very proud to receive the six year accreditation, which is the highest accreditation level possible,” said Beverly Woodward, BVH continuing medical education coordinator. “This recognition speaks volumes to the quality of our medical education programs and the educational aspirations of the physicians in our community.”

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Ada police log for Feb. 25 - March 3

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Feb. 25


  • Handled Suspicious Person Complaint on Ream St

  • Traffic stop Warning for Stop Sign

  • Traffic stop Citation issued for Speed
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Handled Parking Violation Complaint on University & Johnson
  • Traffic stop Warning for Equipment

  • Handled Possible Burglary in Progress complaint on N Main St

Feb. 26


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Annabelle Kritzler, 1915 - 2015

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Annabelle Kritzler, 98, died at 2:05 a.m. March 2, 2013, at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

She was born March 2, 1915, in Hardin County to Harley and Ottie James Skidmore, who preceded her in death.

On Dec. 7, 1937, she married Mason Tabor, who died May 30, 1959. On Dec. 13, 1962, she married Walter Kritzler, who died June 29, 1999.

Mrs. Kritzler was a homemaker. She was a member of Bridgeport Church of Christ, Dunkirk. She was a 1931 graduate of Kenton High School.

Survivors include a stepson, Tom (Janice) Kritzler, of Alger; a stepdaughter, Madelyn (Steve) Lowery, of Kenton; and eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

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Once upon a time in Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 5, 2013

A Pennsylvania Railroad Pacific passenger steam locomotive is headed your way. This one, however, is only a model. You'll find it on display in the Ada railroad depot. The 4-6-2 wheel-alignment locomotive was once a familiar site in Ada, as it carried passengers from New York to Chicago in the 1940s and 1950s. Karl A. Roider, Jr., donated this locomotive to depot display. Click for a photo of a real version.

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