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Mary Ruth Wagner was a homemaker

Mary Ruth Wagner, 91, of Ada, passed away December 18, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  Mary was born March 24, 1932 in Delphos to the late Forest and Martha (Kunz) Gudakunst.  On May 18, 1952 she married Carl Wagner who survives.  

Ellen L. “Sis” Samples worked in electronics

Ellen L. “Sis” Samples, age 86, of Alger and formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her residence. 

She was born on September 12, 1937, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Basil and Evelyn “Eva” (Pickering) Shaffer. On June 1, 1962 Ellen married James Samples who preceded her in death on January 1, 1968. 

PHOTO 30 Years of Dance program to feature ONU alumni

The Ohio Northern University Dance Company program alumni and past faculty will present a showcase of new and reconstructed dance works celebrating the 30-year legacy of the dance minor and its major impact in our campus community. Performanaces are Feb. 10 and 11. Tickets go on sale January 8. Alumni registration HERE PHOTO from ONU Theatre Arts on Facebook.

15 minutes with Kaitlynn Gerlach

Bulldog Staff Spotlight
Coordinated by the Ada Junior High-High School office staff

Meet Kaitlynn (Turner) Gerlach, the Ada Schools' K-8 Guidance Counselor. This is her first year working in the Ada Exempted Village Schools.

Ark Adventure at County Line Church

County Line Church presents Ark Adventure, a six-week Winter Bible School
Program. Organizers note, "Your kids will dive deep into the story of Noah while searching for God's promises. Full of interactive lessons, games, crafts and food kids love."

The program starts Wednesday, January 10 at 5:30 p.m. with a free family dinner. 

Bible school is from 6:00-8:00 p.m. every Wednesday through mid-February. The series ends with a pizza and ice cream party.

Pre-register now at www.thecountylinechurch.com/VBS/ to get a free hat on your first night. 

County Line church is located at 4227 N Hardin Rd, Harrod (County Rd 15) and is around 10 minutes from Bluffton or Ada.

Alger Public Library closed on December 25, January 1

The Alger Public Library will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 in observation of the Christmas holiday.

The library also will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.

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