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By Cort Reynolds

ADA __The Ada boys basketball team started strong and rode a big second quarter to crush non-conference foe Elgin 68-21 on Saturday afternoon, December 27.

Ada jumped to a 16-5 lead after the first period. The Bulldogs authored a 28-9 second quarter outburst to build a commanding 44-14 cushion at halftime.

Ada also won the second half handily, 24-7.

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Happy Holidays from the Ada and Bluffton Icons! From Christmas Eve to New Year's Day, the Icon websites will be in holiday mode, providing breaking news, including sports. Please continue to send us your media releases, questions, tips and advertising requests to [email protected] or leave a message at 567-400-4266.

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Mary Jane Moloney, age 77, of Ada, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

She was born on May 6, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert W. and Mary Catherine (Schemmel) Moloney, Sr.  

Mary Jane is survived by three brothers: Robert W. (Julia) Moloney, Jr, of Jacksonville, FL, Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney of Columbus and Michael Moloney of Ada; sister, Monica A. Moloney of Columbus; nephews and niece: Tim (Sharon) Moloney, Patrick Moloney and Aleshia Rohrer. 

Mary Jane retired from Cole Motor Sales, Ada, where she worked as a bookkeeper.  She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Ada. 

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By Katie Fultz, PA-C
Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Bone spurs, also called osteophytes, are bony projections that form along the surfaces of bones. They are most commonly associated with joints, where two bones meet, and can also develop on the spine. Although the name may suggest something sharp or jagged, bone spurs are usually smooth. They form when the body attempts to repair itself in response to ongoing stress, friction, or pressure on a bone or joint. Conditions such as osteoarthritis, where the protective cartilage breaks down over time, often trigger this process. As cartilage thins and the joint becomes unstable, the body lays down new bone to provide reinforcement. 

Unfortunately, this extra bone growth can lead to pain and impaired mobility rather than relief.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton and Ada Icon editor

Here come Christmas and 2026! The Bluffton and Ada Icons will take a little break–and I hope you can, too. The Icons are updated daily–almost every day. But as the saying goes, “All work and no play makes Paula a dull editor.” Between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, the Icons will be in holiday mode, with new content limited to breaking news, including sports.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

On December 15, a family home in the 4000 block of Township Rd. 30 was destroyed by fire. The Ada-Liberty Fire Department took the call at 3:36 p.m. and worked until about 8:00 p.m. to put out the fire.

The family was home and evacuated the ranch structure without injury, according to Fire Chief Jay Epley.

On December 23, the fire department and insurance investigators were still working to determine the cause of the fire.

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