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Cort Reynolds latest Celtics history blog

All about Celtics vs. Lakers rivalry

Cort Reynolds' latest Celtics history blog published this week is trending strongly on the NBA websites of SB Nation.

The blog titled: "Celtics vs. Lakers ranks as greatest North American pro sports team rivalry" 
Subtitle: "Ancient, fierce rivals renew acquaintances with NBA record on line"

CLICK HERE to read the article.

The Icon's guide to shopping local for Valentine's Day

Plus a dessert sample from Liberty National Bank

Story and photso by Monty Siekerman

Shop local, buy local says the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce. With that thought, The Icon offers several ideas for the person still in search of the perfect gift for Feb. 14.

- CHECK OUT OUR PHOTOS BELOW -

Kara Van De Weert offers sweets at Liberty National Bank on Friday. Customers were treated to a large selection of desserts to munch on in recognition of Valentine's Day on Tuesday.

Polar Merchandise making a name for itself

Entirely ONU student-run business; Ada HS grad part of the team

By Monty Siekerman
An entirely ONU student-run business has been successful, both financially and as a learning experience. Ada High School grad Lindsay Walden is one of the 11 members of the company, which had sales of $65,000 last year.

Company associates are looking to expand their sales territory beyond campus by encouraging local companies and service organizations to buy from them.
The company, named Polar Merchandise, offers t-shirts, key chains, cups, frisbees, and more. In fact, they have access to hundreds of thousands of promotional products and apparel.

Milk washes it down

Kids were judges for the 5th annual Chocolate Bake-Off on Thursday evening at the Ada Public Library...and, yes, they were glad to oblige. A panoply chocolate goodies was spread out on tables when the doors opened for judging...and eating. It didn't take long for the young judges to fill their plates with sweets. And, there was milk to wash it all down. Someone suggested a bake-off every week, or at least every month. Good idea. (Monty Siekerman photos)

Koenig shoots Bluffton past Lady Bulldogs

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - Visiting league co-leader Bluffton outscored Ada by 22 points over the middle quarters to post a convincing 69-41 girls basketball win over the Lady Bulldogs in Northwest Conference play Thursday evening.

The purple and gold fell to 7-13 and 1-6 in the NWC after their fourth straight defeat, while the visitors improved to 15-4 and 7-0 in the league with the victory.

Bluffton will face co-league unbeaten Columbus Grove (6-0 NWC) in the conference finale to decide the championship.

Pirate sophomore point guard Alivia Koening poured in a game-high 32 points, including seven three-point goals, to lead the Bucs to victory.

More I-75 construction around Findlay starts this spring

Beaver Excavating Co., Canton, is the apparent low bidder for a project, which will reconstruct and widen Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County beginning this spring.

The apparent successful bid was $113.2 million. The contract will be officially awarded in approximately two weeks once a review of all bidding documents is complete.

The project will take place from just south of Harrison Street/County Road 144, which is just south of the Ohio 15/U.S. Route 68 interchange, to the County Road 99 interchange in Findlay.

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