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Senior citizens have the Christmas spirit

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 14, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Fruit, candy, calendars, even candy canes in crochet stocking made by Jane Helser were all part of Christmas baskets prepared by the Ada Senior Citizens on Wednesday morning at Community Health Professionals.

Members of the group prepared about 40 baskets that they will deliver to home bound residents in the community.

Ada Senior Citizens will next meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at CHP for lunch and cards. New members are welcome to attend.

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A "Super" party planning session

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Planning is underway for the second annual Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival. It's on Super Bowl Eve, Feb. 3, 2018. Committee members from left, Mark Hilan, Sara Vordermark, Chris Burns-DiBiasio, David Dellifield, Wyn Hauenstein, David Retterer and Jack Jeffery.

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This house remembers many Christmases past

John and Christina Dean working on restoration of this historic Ada home
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

MORE PHOTOS BELOW -

By Monty Siekerman
John and Christina Dean sit on the steps of their home, which is nicely decorated for the holidays.

But there is much more to this story - the home at 125 E. Lincoln Ave. has undergone refurbishing this summer, and the two-story structure is one of the oldest houses in town.

Plus, a business card from the original owner was found in the flooring while working on exterior cellar doors four years ago.

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More state honors for ONU cross country

Coaching staff and Ian McVey gain DIII recognition
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

ONU junior  All-American Ian McVey (Stow/Munroe Falls) has been named the Div. III All-Ohio Men's Runner of the Year, while the Ohio Northern coaching staff was named the Div. III All-Ohio Men's Coaching Staff of the Year.

Yesterday the Icon announced that ONU senior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) has been named the Div. III All-Ohio Female Runner of the Year for the 2017 season.

McVey earned the honor for the first time in his career, while Maus and his staff claimed the award for the second time in the last three seasons.

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Lady Falcons knock off spunky Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - Visiting Riverdale took advantage of a lengthy Ada mid-game offensive drought to register a 60-43 win in a non-conference girls basketball contest Tuesday evening.

 

The scrappy purple and gold dropped to 1-3 with the defeat, while the Lady Falcons improved to 4-2 after the win.

 

Riverdale outscored Ada 21-1 in the decisive second period, and Ada went without a basket in the entire quarter and part of the third period. Riverdale rallied from a 14-9 deficit to a 21-point lead following a 28-2 run.

 

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First LINX reflux device implant in northwest Ohio completed

By Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, division of BVHS
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Jessica Reynolds, MD, of Surgical Associates of Northwest Ohio, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, completed the first LINX Reflux Device implant in Northwest Ohio at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

“This new advancement revolutionizes the surgical treatment of reflux disease,” shared Kelly Shroll, president of Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. “We are glad we can provide this minimally invasive option to our patients and believe this procedure will improve the overall quality of life for our patients suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).”

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