Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar: Do you know the difference? Seventh graders Wyatt Moser, left, and Jacob Dawson, right, were prepared to tell you all about them. The April 26 Night At the Museum event at Bluffton Middle School featured many historical figures, as shown in these Jamie Nygaard photos.
Gary Allen Brown, age 84, of Ada, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on April 25, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 15, 1938, at home in Ada, Ohio to the late Russel Allen “Bud” and Ruth Marie (Klingler) Brown. On May 27, 1961, Gary married Marsha Staley, his wife of 62 years and she survives in Ada.
MIDDLE POINT—Lincolnview defeated the visiting Bluffton High School softball team 11-1 in Northwest Conference action on Monday evening, April 24.
Bluffton fell to 6-9 overall and 2-3 in NWC play with the loss. The Lancer girls improved to 9-4 overall and 4-1 in the NWC to stay third behind unbeaten Crestview (6-0 NWC) and Ada (5-0) in the conference standings.
Joan Basinger, 92, went home to be with her heavenly father on April 24, 2023, at her home.
Joan was born March 10, 1931 in Hancock County, to Wallace and Enid (Matteson) Keller who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1950 she married Alfred Basinger who preceded her in death on February 13, 2023.
