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Football on the brain?

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, January 20, 2022

Does anyone else have pre-Super Bowl brain? The Icon is seeking and finding Wilson NFL football references everywhere. On Facebook, the company (with an Ada factory) asks "Which teams will be carrying #TheDuke into next week?"

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Bulldog boys fall to big Arlington flurry

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 19, 2022

The Ada High School boys basketball squad fell victim to a 28-0 first half run by the visiting Arlington team and lost 60-45 in a Tuesday night non-league game on January 18.

The Bulldogs tied the game 8-8 on a Cayden Murphy reverse layup, but then plunged into a long scoreless drought. Arlington authored 28 unanswered points bridging the first two quarters, and never trailed after being behind 6-3 early.

The Red Devils led 38-11 at intermission, capitalizing on 14 Bulldog turnovers to net many easy baskets. Ada played better in the second half, winning the final two quarters 34-22.

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Ada youth wrestler Langston McClain headed for state championships

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Ada Youth wrestler Langston McClain, a 6th grader, placed first in the Division 4 80lbs bracket at the OAC Grade School Marysville District Championships on Sunday, January 16.

McClain will wrestle at the OAC Grade School State Championships in Youngstown, Ohio in March.

He is a member of the Ada Youth Wrestling Club, which provides coaching for kindergarten through 6th grade wrestlers of all experience levels. The club is part of the Miami Valley Kids Wrestling Association, which includes more than 70 clubs participating in weekly tournaments from January through February/ Early March.

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Ohio Northern alumni gatherings Feb. 25-27

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Ohio Northern Alumni have been invited to attend a Polar Bear Party during the weekend of Feb. 25-27. Across the country and virtually, alumni have opportunities to celebrate being a Polar Bear by reminiscing and connecting.

The Office of Alumni Egagement notes, "We will be celebrating in-person at events across the country and virtually where you are. You can host your own Polar Bear Weekend event at home with family and nearby friends, or hop on Facebook to join ONU’s virtual community online."

Virtual opportunities include:

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VFW Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook Off, January 22

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The Ream McElroy VFW Post 9381 located at 2147 State Route 235 will host the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff and DNA Karaoke on January 22.

  • Chili must be at the VFW by 4:45
  • Tasting will be from 5-6:30 p.m.
  • $5 to eat and judge chili
  • Karaoke from 7-11 p.m.

Chili cooks: please list all ingredients except spices for the safety of those with food allergies.

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Pillar of light explained

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, January 18, 2022

This "pillar of light" was seen by area residents on January 10 and beautifully photographed by P. Rae Staton on SR 235 between Ada and Bluffton. The phenomenon occurs when light at ground level is refracted by ice crystals suspended in the air. Cold, still conditions are required.

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