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Bulldog girls basketball loses to Elmwood

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School girls basketball team fell behind big early, then climbed back in contention before eventually losing 54-32 to visiting Blanchard Valley Conference foe Elmwood on Thursday, December 19.

The Bulldogs trailed 14-0 but rallied within 31-22 at halftime behind a big 19-point second quarter. Yet the Royals started the second half on an 11-2 run to regain control, and won by 22.    

ONU sports roundup, Dec. 11-17

The following is from December 11-17 of the Ohio Northern University 2024 athletics season: 

Jadi Cunningham Jr. scores 21 as Men's Basketball falls in 100-90 overtime shootout at Capital

2024 Letters to Santa, part 2

Students in Miss Daniels' 3rd grade class at Ada Elementary School are writing to Santa Claus. The Icon will share these in several installments.

Today's letters are from Alex, Braxton, Rosemary, Kinsley, Ellie, Janice and Lauren.

Bulldogs split pair of dual matches at Riverdale

By Cort Reynolds

MT. BLANCHARD – The Ada High School wrestling team split a pair of dual matches against county rivals Wednesday, December 18.

Ada-Liberty EMS trustees establish billing for some no-transport calls

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ada-Liberty EMS has taken measures to help cover the expense of some calls for service that do not result in transport to a medical facility. In these cases, insurance cannot be billed. 

The board of trustees has also responded to Washington Township declining a service proposal. Orange Township has such an agreement with compensation for services provided by Ada-Liberty EMS.

Detective Eichman named 2024 APD Employee of the Year

Clayton Eichman has been awarded the 2024 Ada Police Department Employee of the Year. From APD Facebook: Since joining the department in 2023 Officer Eichman has proven himself to be a valuable member of our department and the Ada Community. In 2024 he was appointed to the position of Detective, Property Room Custodian and Village Code Enforcement Officer.

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