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Football: Stingy Arlington defense too much for Bulldogs

By Dusty Donley
Intense pressure from the stingy Arlington defense slowed Ada's high octane offense last Friday night as the Red Devils invaded Ada's War Memorial Stadium and stole a 20-7 non-conference victory. The loss moves the Bulldogs to 1-1 on the season.

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Arlington built a 14-0 halftime lead behind an Evan O'Rear 3 yard touchdown run and a 25 yard Matt Crawford to Caleb Price touchdown pass. The Red Devils struck again early in the third quarter when Gage Beck plunged in for a 3 yard score.

Rose Lawrence was retired from ONU dining service

Rose C. Lawrence, 91, died on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at 7:58 p.m. at VanCrest of Ada.

She was born on Dec. 22, 1924, in Alger, Ohio, to James Henry and Ida B. (Sanders) Campbell. Her parents are both deceased. On Sept. 5, 1942, she married William L. Lawrence and he died Jan. 20, 2009.

Rose retired after 17 years of working for the dining service at Ohio Northern University, Ada. She previously owned and operated Rose's Restaurant in Ada for 10 years. She most recently worked at Hardee's Restaurant in Ada for 5 years. She was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church for over 50 years.

Vickie Ward was a USV EMS paramedic

Vickie Jo Ward, 54, died on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, at 11:45 p.m. at her residence in rural Alger.

She was born on Aug. 13, 1962, in Lima, Ohio to Frank and Stella (Rowe) Dyer. Her parents survive in Alger, Ohio. On Jan. 19, 1980 she married Dennis S. Ward and he survives in Alger, Ohio.

Vickie was a Paramedic for the Upper Scioto Valley EMS of Alger, and BKP EMS of Kenton. She was a member of Wake Up The World Ministries in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

Hardin County Sept. 6-11 - here's everything you need to know

The 152nd Hardin County Fairs opens Sept. 6 and continues to Sept. 11.

Click here to access the 96-page fair book, listing all events.

Prices:
• Gate prices: 9 years and older $8 per person
• Ride all day $12

Special theme days:
• Tuesday – Veteran’s Day – free admission for vets
• Friday – Senior Citizens Day – free admission for seniors

Once upon a time in Ada: You'll never believe this story from 1873

Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
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In April, 1873, pedestrians used a foot-log to cross the stream that flowed through the public square (Main and Buckeye). John Lee found the old 24-inch walnut foot log while excavating in 1922 for a new water line. It was then three feet below pavement and well-preserved.

1874 was the first class was graduated from Ohio Normal.

In 1874 the Northwestern Volunteer Fireman’s Association was organized at Ada. Its first annual convention was held here in 1881.

Icon dog of the week: Toby is ready to go home with you

Toby, 1 year old male lab mix, 33 pounds, pretty boy available for adoption.

To give a dog a forever home, contact the Hardin County dog shelter. It is located at 49 Jones Road on the west side of Kenton.

Hours: 9 am to 4 pm on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Phone: 419-674-2209.
Generally, about 20 to 25 dogs are available for viewing.

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