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Naomi Judd contracted Hepatitis C as a nurse
Posted by Staff on Thursday, May 12, 2022

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team 

The Country Song of the Year Grammy was awarded to Love Can Build a Bridge performed by the Judds in 1992. The song was released in 1990 as a farewell after Naomi Judd was diagnosed with a hepatitis C infection. Naomi attended California’s College of Marin to study nursing and became a registered nurse. She worked in the intensive care unit at a Tennessee hospital when she contracted hepatitis C from a needlestick when taking care of a patient.  Healthcare professionals are at risk of contracting hepatitis from a needlestick.  

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Private memorials will be held for Jeffrey Parkins and Peggy Parkins

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Jeffrey Parkins and Peggy Parkins died on May 7, 2022 at their residence in McGuffey due to a house fire. Memorial services will be private with Price-McElroy Funeral Home of Kenton assisting the family with arrangements. 

PEGGY PARKINS

Peggy was born in Lima on April 7, 1968 to Janet Evans of Lima and the late Roscoe Evans. On April 6, 2020 she married Tony Parkins Sr. and he survives in McGuffey.

Also surviving are her children; Sharayah (Daniel) Blackowske, Jason (Ashley) Barron, Austin (Elizabeth) Barron, Tony (April) Parkins Jr., Roger (Mary) Parkins and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Bulldog tennis squad nipped by Bluffton, 3-2

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School tennis team lost 3-2 at local rival Bluffton in a makeup match Tuesday evening, May 10.

The Bulldog dual match record dropped to 4-5 with the defeat. Bluffton improved to 5-6 after the victory. 

Ada won the top two singles matches easily in the battle between the only two Northwest Conference teams to sport varsity spring tennis. 

Bulldog senior Dexter Woods cruised to a 6-1, 6-1 victory at first singles over senior Luke Shadle.

Junior Brendan Jameson rolled in straight sets at second singles over junior Braeden Ackerman, also by a 6-1, 6-1 count.

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Play It Blue Jazz performs at The Inn, May 13

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Play It Blue Jazz will perform on the patio of The Inn at Ohio Northern University, 401 W College Ave. from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on May 13.

Anyone interested in playing for Party on the Patio should call The Inn at (419) 772-2500.

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AHS spring concert features band and choir performances

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

The May 10 Ada High School Spring Concert featured the 63-member Concert Choir and 15-member Concert Band.

The Concert Choir, directed by Scott Henning, performed the following:

  • "I Know Where I'm Going" (Folk song arranged by Douglas Wagner), which featured the altos and sopranos
  • "Vive L'Amour" (folk song arranged by Parker and Shaw), which featured the tenors and basses
  • "Come Alive" (Pasek and Paul, arranged by Brymer), which was performed by the full choir

The choir was accompanied by Dillon Robbins.

The Concert Band, under the direction of Jacob Austrino, performed the following:

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AHS seniors on display

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Portraits of Ada High School Seniors now line Ada's Main Street throughout the business district. Look up and check out both sides of the banners for a view of the graduates--when you're not driving.

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