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2020: hot year politically and a year to forget on a social level

But, weather-wise it was pretty ho-hum
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

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Although 2020 will be remembered by many as a year to forget, weatherwise, the year appeared rather ho-hum. And, given 2020, otherwise, we’ll take it.,

2020 wasn’t really record-setting: not too hot, not too cold, not too much rain, nor too much snow.

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Ada girls out-swim Cougars

Dual meet on the road
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

By Cort Reynolds
VAN WERT - The Ada varsity girls swim team defeated Van Wert Tuesday evening in a dual meet on the road.

The Lady Bulldogs beat VW 39-28, while the Cougars defeated the Ada boys 43-11.

Sophomore Carlie Oldfield and senior Paige Cole each won two races to lead the Ada girls.

Oldfield and Cole also formed half of two victorious relay teams with sophomores Kayla Wince and Kaitlyn Bowden.

In addition, Bowden won the girls 200 freestyle.

Ada sophomore Brayden Miller finished second in two races (100 breaststroke, 100 free) to lead the Bulldog boys.

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Park board, Ada school collaborate on park facilities

The most immediate improvement discussed is installation of turf at War Memorial Field
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

The Liberty Township Park District Board and Ada Schools have been meeting to discuss renewal of the school contract with the park board for use of facilities.

Part of the talks have been about ways to improve the fields and facilities going forward to improve usability and safety for many athletic teams.

While talks have included strategic planning for improvements to be made in the future, the most immediate improvement discussed is the installation of turf at the Ada War Memorial Field.

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A positive "sign"

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

One of the positive "signs" of 2020 was the return of this historic Ada sign. It's now on display in the main floor of the municipal building. It returned home last spring and was originally posted at an Ada village entrance where it was stolen several decades ago.

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So, you think you know Ada? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 6, 2021

So, you think you know Ada. Here's the answer.

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Time to enter the Icon's 2021 college football national championship contest

Overall winner receives a 2-item, 16-inch 3 Brothers Family Pizza
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 5, 2021

The Ada Icon’s 2021 college football national championship contest is now accepting entries.

Click here to enter

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