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January 2018

Women’s track ranked 8th in nation

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, January 24, 2018

The Ohio Northern women's indoor track and field team is ranked No. 8 in the first weekly United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association power rankings

The Polar Bears finished tied for fifth as a team at the 2017 Indoor National Championships, posting the best team finish at the indoor championships in school history.

ONU is coming off of a second place finish at the season-opening OAC North Split meet on Friday evening.

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Devils rally past game Bulldog boys

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, January 24, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - Visiting Arlington outscored Ada by 13 points after intermisison to post a hard-fought 57-47 non-conference boys basketball victory Tuesday night.  

 

The purple and gold fell to 3-12 with the loss, while the Red Devils improved to 8-6 with the tough win.

 

The Bulldogs led 30-24 early in the third period when the game turned. Arlington reeled off a 14-1 spurt to take a lead it never relinquished. The Bulldogs did rally to tie the game early in the fourth quarter and trailed just 45-44 midway through the fourth period.

 

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Enter the online Icon Super Bowl contest

Contest deadline is noon, Sunday, Feb. 4
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 24, 2018

The Icon invites viewers to enter its Super Bowl football contest. It’s easy to enter:

• Pick the game winner and winning point spread.
• Entry deadline noon, Sunday, Feb. 4
• One overall winner receives 2 tickets to the Shannon Theatre, Bluffton, and your choice: Ada Icon cap or Bluffton Icon cap.
• Enter as often as you want – you may only enter in your name one time. The online entry form is on the top of the Ada Icon "Calendar" page or click here.

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Hot-shooting Gophers girls down Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - Visiting Ridgemont nailed 10 three-pointers en route to a 77-39 victory over county rival Ada in non-league girls basketball action Monday night.

 

The purple and gold fell to 4-11 with the defeat, while the Lady Gophers improved to 10-6 with the win.

 

Ridgemont placed four players in double figures and pulled away with a 13-2 second period run that led to a 17-point halftime margin. The Bulldogs never got closer than 17 in the second half.

 

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A deal you can hardly refuse

Icon offers $25 special to church groups, service clubs, community organizations
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

The Icon announces a special offer to area church groups, service clubs and community organizations interested in promoting their events with an extra boost.

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Their thing is Ada history

Incorporation papers approved for Ada Historical Society
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Those interested in organizing the Ada Historical Society met Monday evening at the Ada Public Library. Members of the group welcome newcomers to the next meeting, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 26, at the library.

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These students know their way around the globe

Geography Bee top three finishers
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

By Monty Siekerman
Here are the winners of the Geography Bee at Ada Schools on Tuesday (from left) Isaac Williams, first, 8th grade; Jacob Sutherly, second, 7th grade; Josh Thaxton, third, 4th grade.

Now, the winners take a written test to see if they qualify for state competition. Materials are prepared by the National Geographic Society. The local competition is sponsored by Ada Academic Boosters.

Mrs. Suzanne Hardesty has coordinated the event for the past 12 years. She and Mike Styer are judges. All students in grades 4-8 took a test in their classrooms to qualify to represent their grade.

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Team ranked 10th nationally

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team continues to be ranked 10th in the nation during this week’s poll. After falling in their season-opener, the Polar Bears (16-1 overall, 10-0 OAC) have won 16 straight.

The Polar Bears return to action at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday when they host Wilmington at the ONU Sports Center.

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Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring…

Helpful hints, insights on how to become a healthier version of you
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

By Christine Schroeder, MOT, OTR/L
So you’ve decided to start eating healthy this year, but have no idea where to start.

Honestly speaking, you may even be a little discouraged at the thought. Fruits and vegetables….ugh!  Rest assured healthy eating does not have to be overwhelming or boring.

The first thing to remember is to start small. “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Lasting lifestyle changes are most effective when done in small steps. For example, try incorporating or replacing one snack each day with a fruit or vegetable. 

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OHSAA sets fall sports divisional breakdowns for football, volleyball and soccer

Competitive Balance roster data from 2017 season used to determine 2018 divisional assignments
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

New divisional breakdowns for the upcoming fall sports of football, volleyball and soccer were approved by the Ohio High School Athletic Association Board of Directors during its January meeting last Thursday.

Ada's divisions follow:
• Football - Division VI
• Volleyball - Division IV
• Soccer, Boys and Girls - Division III

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