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Ada first grader, Mohammad Al-Haj displays the multi-layer chocolate cake he baked for the Ada Public Library chocolate bake-off held Saturday. He said that people especially liked the M&Ms he added to the cake, which was enjoyed by persons attending the bake-off.

The following students from Hardin County were named to the dean’s list for fall term at Bluffton University.

Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list.

Benjamin Black, Ada
Ashley Cheney, Harrod
Seth Evans, Ada
Audrey Hazelton, Ada
Taylor Ramey, Ada
Ally Richardson, Alger

Local student, Katelyn Richardson, from Alger, was named to the dean’s list with distinction for fall term.  

Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours
received dean’s list with distinction for continued high achievement.

Joshua Arnett is state bound for wrestling. He wrestled at the OAC Junior High District Championship in Vandalia Butler over the weekend.

He finished in third place in the 132-pound weight bracket. This qualifies him to participate in the junior high state championships in Youngstown in March.

Josh is a 7th grader from Ada. He wrestled for the Ada youth wrestling club and now wrestling for the Ada junior high wrestling team.

Ada First United Methodist Church will offer two ways to observe Ash Wednesday this week.

In partnership with Sugar Grove United Methodist, the congregations offer three “drive-thru” service times as well as an evening worship service.

During the three “drive-thru” times, participants will experience the significance of Ash Wednesday.

The experience is through scripture reading, prayer, the imposition of ashes, and a blessing, all from the comfort of your car and under the canopy entrance on Highland Street at Ada First United Methodist Church

Drive-thru hours are 8 to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 5 to-6.m.

Arts and crafts show in downtown

Vendor registrations are being accepting for the Saturday, May 9, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts festival.

Here are some of the details for this year’s show:
•  Family-oriented festival with lots of free entertainment, such as pony rides, mini golf, a llama exhibit, and live music.

• Vendors selling non-commercial artwork and crafts welcome. Vendor license required.

• Approximately 85 outdoor booth spaces available along Main Street.

• Vendors supply your own booth, canopy etc. 

The Ada Purple 5th grade boys' basketball team placed as runner-up in the NWOYBL in the boys' 5th grade division on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Team members are, front: Keatyn Shaffer, Kolton Dysert, Blake Zoladz.

Back: Head Coach Meagan Zoladz, Carson Conley, Connor McKean, Logan Fleece, Wesley Mowery, Assistant Coach Dusty Dysert. Photo by  Jacque McKean

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