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Women's track prepares for all-Ohio meet

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, February 10, 2017

Saturday's Preview: The Ohio Northern women's indoor track and field team will look to continue its early success as it is set to compete at the All-Ohio Championships hosted by Otterbein in Westerville ... The meet is comprised of Div. III schools from across Ohio ... Field events and track events are set to begin at 12 p.m. ... The Polar Bears are coming off of a first place finish at the annual Joe Banks Invitational last Saturday ... Northern posted seven first place finishes during the meet ... Junior Emily Richards led the Polar Bears in the meet as she set a new school record and ran the sixth fastest time in Div.

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Cort Reynolds latest Celtics history blog

All about Celtics vs. Lakers rivalry
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 10, 2017

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.

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

Plus a dessert sample from Liberty National Bank
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 10, 2017

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.

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Polar Merchandise making a name for itself

Entirely ONU student-run business; Ada HS grad part of the team
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 10, 2017

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.

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Milk washes it down

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 10, 2017

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)

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Koenig shoots Bluffton past Lady Bulldogs

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 10, 2017

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.

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