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Stephen Cornelius was a U.S. Navy Veteran

Stephen Richard Cornelius, age 57, of Alger, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born on June 28, 1967 in Wellsville, New York to Edward and Ruth (Sherman) Cornelius.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wellsville, New York.  

Also surviving are his seven siblings: Sherry Lafferty, Roger Cornelius, Terry (Kimberly) Cornelius, Randy Cornelius, Robert (Janett) Cornelius, Ron (Valerie) Cornelius and Don (Magdalena) Cornelius.

Stephen was a U.S. Navy Veteran.       

Catherine Petersen worked at Ada Technologies

Catherine L. “Cathy” Petersen, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  

She was born on June 20, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to Danny and Norma (Rex) Preston.  Her father, Danny Preston and her mother, Norma Rex preceded her in death. Cathy was previously married to Merit M. Conley. On October 21, 2000 Cathy married John Petersen and he survives in Ada. 

Also surviving are her two daughters: Jordan (Russell) Girdler of Findlay and Abby (Brent) Luchini of Wapakoneta; four grandchildren: Caiden, Lucy, Kennedy and Isabelle; a brother, Bill (Barb) Preston of Alger; and several nieces. 

Village of Ada Street maintenance paving project update for Sept. 30

Inclement weather on Saturday has delayed the street maintenance paving project until today, Monday, September 30.

The paving contractor  is currently working on South Park and will move to north Johnson next. Afternoon work will include both downtown alleys and the top course of Pebble Court.

Again, this is all weather dependent.

Weekend Doctor: Eating well for diabetes on a budget

By Laura Dagani, APRN-CNP 
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio

As the cost of living continues to climb, many families are looking for ways to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the bank. For individuals with diabetes, it’s especially important to manage blood sugar levels through balanced meals while being mindful of food expenses. One strategy that is both cost-effective and health-conscious is choosing seasonal, low-carb whole foods. As we move into the cooler months, there are many ways to build nourishing, diabetic-friendly meals that support glucose control and your wallet.

League of Women Voters hosts forum on journalism

6:30 p.m. on October 1, Lima Public Library

The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will hold an informational, hour-long forum, "How Journalism  Works" on Tuesday, October 1.

Dr. Shane Tilton, an  Associate Professor of Writing and Multimedia Studies at Ohio Northern University, will discuss why journalism is still important, especially when we get information from fragmented sources, and how journalism works as a cornerstone for society.

The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area is part of a national non-partisan  organization founded in 1920 that encourages citizens to take an active and informed role  in government.

Novelist Scott Morris featured in guest appearance at ONU

October 1 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wilson Center Elzay Gallery of Art, 503 S Gilbert St.

Novelist Scott Morris will present a lecture and a reading from the manuscript of his novel, Gaine’s Green, on October 1. 

The lecture, "Cormac McCarthy's Big Gamble writing The Road," will examine which deep human truths McCarthy believed would survive even when the world appears to have ended. The event is free and open to the public.

Both events will be followed by Q & A sessions, and the reading will be followed by a book signing.

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