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Virgil Yoakam worked 42 years on the railroad

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Virgil E. Yoakam, age 88, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 6 a.m. at his Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kenton, Ohio.

He was born May 31, 1925, in Hardin County, Ohio to Earl and Ruth (Weber) Yoakam, they preceded him in death. He married Bernice Compton on December 11, 1960 and she died on December 13, 1998. He then married Barbara Rostofer in 1999 and she survives in the Forest, Ohio.

Virgil worked 42 years with the railroad as a Freight Agent for Con Rail Railroad. He retired as a Control Tower Operator.

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Here's the update on ONU athletic teams

Posted by Eli Garmon on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Last Week at Ohio Northern:

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October is National Energy Awareness Month – time to winterize!

Posted by Eli Garmon on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

The Department of Energy has designated October as National Energy Awareness Month, and everyone can take an active part in becoming more aware of immediate energy usage.

It can be easy for many of us to see the financial impact of weatherizing our own homes, but the impact is much larger than that. For example, according to a 2011 report from the Department of Energy in 2011, weatherization decreases national energy consumption by the equivalent of 24.1 million barrels of oil annually.

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Lee Reese trained Shetland Sheepdogs, winning competitions at national level

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Lee Reese (formerly Emily Canterbury) died Oct. 7, 2013, at 2:04 AM at her residence. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 21, 1946 to Kathryn Reese Canterbury and John S. Canterbury, who preceded her in death.

She grew up in Northfield, Michigan, and graduated from Northville High School. She attended Albion College, where she graduated in 1968. She also attended Ohio Northern University to obtain her teaching certification and taught for one year in Michigan.

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Ada health palooza Oct. 17 at Community Health Professionals

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

It's called Ada's Health Palooza. The event filled with countless health-related activities takes place from 9 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Community Health Professionals, 1200 S. Main St., Ada.

Sponsored by Liberty National Bank and Community Health Professionals, here's the list of activities covered - all free:

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"Give me an A!"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Ada High School cheerleader Sydney Hartford helps bring the football crowd to life during Friday's homecoming game.

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