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Fifth annual Polar Plunge set for Feb. 13

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The Alpha Eta chapter of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at Ohio Northern University will hold its fifth annual Polar Plunge philanthropy event in the Polar Bear Pond outside the ONU Sports Center on Feb. 13 at 1 p.m.

More than 150 students and members of the community will brave the elements to take the plunge into the frigid waters of Polar Bear Pond.  There will be food and drinks at the event, including tasty Kewpee burgers and delicious hot chocolate.  All proceeds from the event will benefit the America Red Cross.

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45 years of drama

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

There's lots of drama in this photo, simply because is the the Ada High School Drama Club from the 1970-71 school year.

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Heart-shaped flowers - does that give you any ideas?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Laurie Laird, owner of New Leaf Garden Center, has heart-shaped cyclamen for sale for Valentine's.

Also, potted miniature roses, violets, and candy are available at the store which is located at 0395 SR 235 north of town.

The garden center is open year-round. It will be open regular hours this week and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed Sunday.

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Gastwas named OAC women's indoor track athlete of the week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

By Caitlin Kelch

Ohio Northern Junior Allison Gastwas named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Indoor Track Athlete of the Week for the week of February 8-14.
Gast set a new school record in the 200-meter dash this past weekend at the Joe Banks Invitational with a time of :26.81, claiming a second place finish.

The junior broke the previous record of :26.90 set by Amy Wood on February 17, 1996.

She also won the 60-meter hurdles with a time of :09.21 and finished third in the 60-meter dash with a time of :07:98.

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Bulldogs have two champs at Northwest Conference wrestling event

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Ada High School wrestlers finished sixth in the Northwest Conference wrestling championship held this past weekend at Paulding. The Bulldogs had two individual champions. Both are underclassmen. One Ada champ was one of only three repeat champs from last year. 

Allen East senior Brandon Soules (152) was named Wrestler of The Year in the NWC in a vote by the coaches. Mike Wilson of Jefferson was voted by his peers as NWC Coach of The Year.

Complete results can be found at www.baumspage.com under the Northwest Conference tournament tab.

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The Icon Dog of the Week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 8, 2016

Here's the Icon's Dog of the Week. It was found the Hardin County Dog Warden's outside kennel this week. Any information would be appreciated. 419-674-2209

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