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U.S. 68 between Washington Street and Wayne Street in the village of Dunkirk will close on Tuesday, March 22, for approximately three days for railroad repairs.

Detour: U.S. 30 to SR 235 to SR 81 back to U.S. 68 (see map).

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For more detailed traffic information, and to get personalized traffic alerts for your commute, download the OHGO app or visit OHGO.com.

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Dear Ada Icon readers, we realize our weather widget is not showing accurate weather at times, including the morning of March 17. It will be removed as soon as possible and corrected before it is replaced.

Thanks for you patience. 

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By Alexander Nixon, student pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

A proverb: "he who sleeps forgets his hunger." You do not notice hunger when you are fast asleep. This has significance for your health, especially the impact of the pandemic. For the last few years, we have focused on the current crisis of COVID-19. We may have been so focused that other critical parts of our health lapse. Several studies have published data that we have been ignoring some important health issues.

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By Wes Mayberry, www.onusports.com

Ohio Northern freshman Holden Cubberley (Celina) competed in the 3-meter diving competition at the NCAA Division III Championships on Wednesday, March 16 at IUPUI Natatorium.

Cubberley posted a final score of 395.75 points for 11 dives in the Trials portion of the competition, placing him 19th in the field of 23.

The top eight finishers from the Trials advanced to the Finals, while finishers 9-16 advanced to the Consolation Finals.

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UPDATED: Corrected dates and locations.

Spring officially starts on Sunday, March 20 and high school spring sports are coming our way. Attached to this story is a series of photos by Traci McClain of the Ada High School softball scrimmage against Coldwater.

Girls varsity softball begins on March 28 at home vs. Hardin Northern.

Boys varsity tennis TBA.

Boys varsity baseball begins March 28 at home.

Boys and girls varsity track begins March 29 at home vs. Indian Lake, USV and North Union.

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Ellen L. Hipsher, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 6:34 a.m. at her residence.

Ellen was born on February 6, 1929, in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Roy and Olive (Blem) Morgan.  On April 30, 1948, Ellen married Jess W. Hipsher and he survives in Dunkirk.

Also surviving are her two sons: Neil (Beth) Hipsher and Jess (Jan) Hipsher both of Dunkirk; four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Graveside service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Dunkirk Cemetery, Dunkirk with Pastor Gregg King officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.   

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