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Wayne K. Shadley served in the U.S. Army during WWII

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Wayne K. Shadley, age 98, of Lima, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 29, 1924, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Justin and Bernlene (Wilson) Shadley. Wayne married Betty Stephens in 1976, and she preceded him in death on July 21, 2016.

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Powder Buff prom fundraiser in pics

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A new Ada Schools prom money making event emphasized the fun in fundraiser. The March 10 Powder Buff volleyball matches are a boys counterpart to the traditional girls football matches. More photos by Mark Andreasen are HERE.

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Advertisers of the Week: Brandon Blackford-Edward Jones Financial Advisor and Citizens National Bank

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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ONU service and learning trips provide unforgettable experiences

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

This spring 2023 semester Ohio Northern University students were presented with opportunities for U.S. and international travel including the following:

Global Healing Traditions
This fourth annual trip to Peru is part of a pharmacy course taught by Dr. Kelly Shields, professor of pharmacy practice and associate dean of pharmacy, that explores how individuals across the world pursue health and healing. Students in the class are learning about nontraditional healing techniques.

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 Judy Carroll Williams worked for the Ada Schools

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 13, 2023

Judy Carroll Williams, age 77, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  

She was born on November 22, 1945, in Lima, Ohio to the late Earl B. and Betty (Mort) Harps. On September 30, 1969, Judy married Thomas L. “Tom” Williams and he preceded her in death on September 20, 2021.   

Judy is survived by her children: Dwayne Whitehurst of Denham Springs, LA, Brian Williams of Vandalia, Scott (Christina) Williams of Haslet, TX, Tony (Pamela) Williams of Perrysburg and Shantel Whitehurst Williams of Ada; fourteen grandchildren: Niki, Courtney, Jacob, Jason, Daniel, Leah, Alex, Brett, Lee, Dee, T.J., Madeline, Sammy, and Siren; sixteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Williams; three grandsons; and two sisters: Debra Ann Ott and Saundra “Sonnie” Walker.

Judy retired from Ada Exempted Village Schools, where she was a bus driver for fifty-six years. She was a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Kenton.

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Funeral arrangements for Linny Kay Fleming

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 13, 2023

Linny Kay Fleming, age 79, of Newark and formerly of LaFayette, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at SharonBrooke Assisted Living in Newark.

She was born on January 20, 1944, Lima, Ohio to the late Myron and Mary Lillian (Snyder) Plate. On November 1, 1963, Linny married Robert D. Fleming and he preceded her in death on December 12, 2016.

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