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Calling all bakers and chocolate aficionados! The Ada Public Library is hosting its annual Chocolate Bake Off on February 15 at noon. Bring your best dessert that features chocolate as the star of the show! Winners receive a Dietsch's chocolate treat.

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Following the organization's quarterly meeting on February 4, the Hardin County Community Foundation announced that it will offer $227,000 in grants and scholarships in spring 2025. 

The grants to non-profit organizations in the county will support programs and projects in the fields of education, youth services, recreation, arts and culture, social services, and civic and community development.

The foundation is accepting applications through February 28. Forms are on the foundation’s website, www.hardinfoundation.org/

The Grants Committee will review applications. Groups and organizations awarded grants will be notified in late April 2025.

Grant funds are generated by earnings on the foundation’s assets. Total assets of the foundation were at $14,031,499 through Dec. 31, 2024. The foundation received $17,975 through its annual fund drive.

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The following results are from January 29-February 4 of the Ohio Northern University 2025 athletics season:

Men's Basketball loses tight battle to Capital 69-64

Miller, Cunningham Jr. lead Men's Basketball to double OT victory over Baldwin Wallace 85-82

Women's Basketball falls 73-45 to Capital

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Congratulations to the following Ada students who have been recognized on the Apollo Career Center honor roll for the second quarter of 2024-2025: 

A  Honor Roll: Caleb Nash, Lydia Phillips

A/B Honor Roll: Aedyn Beckwith, Alainee Buxton, Jude Griffin, Ashley Hevlin, Tyrese McGraw, Evan Miller, Brody Rister, Braden Smith

Currently 30 Ada students are enrolled at the career center, which serves all or part of six counties. A total of 950 high students are currently enrolled in high school programs.

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By Lindsey Buddelmeyer 
Leadership Education & Training Specialist, Blanchard Valley Health System

Did you know that one in three visits to the emergency room is due to a fall? These visits require, on average, a four-day hospital stay. They also result in some level of loss of independence and decreased quality of life. Many people who experience a fall become more afraid of the likelihood of falling, which results in them being less active and at a higher risk for nursing home placement. 

There are two primary reasons that people experience a fall. Physiological factors involve a decrease in strength and balance, while environmental factors involve our physical surroundings and play a role in whether we are able to do things independently and safely. The good news is that there are some very meaningful changes that you can make to your home and routine in order to decrease your chances of falling. You will be surprised by the home hazards that are considered dangerous or a contributing factor leading up to a fall. Take this opportunity to commit to at least one change in order to make your home safer. 

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Ada High School wrestling team lost a dual match at local rival Bluffton 46-12 Wednesday, February 5.

Winners for the Bulldogs were seniors Liam Vieira (144 lbs.) and Landon Simon (215), both by pin.

Ada competes in the Blanchard Valley Conference championship meet Saturday, February 15 at Van Buren.

Liberty-Benton won the BVC title last year, followed by Elmwood in second.

 

Match results by weight class, with running score

126-Andy Brodman (Bl) defeats Zaiden Denslow (Ada) 7-4 decision

Bluffton 3, Ada 0

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