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Ada played its second straight game without starting junior Miranda Wills, who broke her nose at Perry

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Visiting Bluffton pulled away late from spunky local rival Ada to post a deceptive 60-39 Northwest Conference girls basketball win Thursday night.

The purple and gold cut Bluffton's lead to 40-33 early in the fourth quarter when sophomore guard Kirsten Poling drained a right side 17-footer.

But then the Lady Pirates reeled off 12 unanswered points to secure a 52-33 margin with just over three minutes left, sealing the verdict. Playing well in transition, Bluffton wore down short-handed Ada to win the fourth quarter by a 20-8 count.

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The American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter responded to a fire on County Road 200 near Ridgeway early Friday morning. 

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs of three adults affected, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing.

“We’re deeply saddened for those who were impacted by this fire,” said Todd James, Executive Director, North Central Ohio Chapter.

“As we continue to help them, we urge everyone to take steps to minimize the risk of a fire occurring in their home.”

To assist the persons affected by the fire, contact James at [email protected].

 

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Riley Creek Baptist Church will be hosting the Noteworthy Community Choir this Sunday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m.  

The choir, under the direction of Vicki Mills, will be performing a selection of sacred and secular Christmas music.

Riley Creek Baptist Church is located at 4950 Township Road, Bluffton.  This event is free and open to the public.

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Two ONU student athletes received all-American honors for participation in fall sports.

Chelsea Hupper - volleyball
Ohio Northern senior middle hitter Chelsea Huppert (Bremen, Ind.) was named First Team Academic All-America in volleyball for 2019 in voting conducted by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

She becomes only the second player in ONU history to be named First Team Academic All-America and the first since Liz Schnelle in 2009.

Huppert is the only Polar Bear volleyball player to be named Academic All-America two years in a row after earning Second team honors as a junior in 2018.

...and the dress codes goes out the window

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If there’s an Ada school student in your home don’t be too concerned if he or she goes to school on Monday wear pajamas.

It’s the final week of the 2019 school year, and during this week, anything goes. Friday, Dec. 20, is the final school day of 2019. School opens for 2020 on Monday, Jan. 6.

Here’s the school dress code for next week:

Monday, Dec. 16
Merry Morning Monday
prepare for your long winter’s nap. Wear your favorite winter pajamas.

Tuesday, Dec. 17
Tree Topper Tuesday
Wear your favorite holiday headwear…Santa hat, elf hat, antlers, Christmas hat, and so on.

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You can't miss this table of simply cute holiday decorations at Beatitudes, North Main Street, Ada. The table is the first thing greeting you when entering the store. But hurry, these affordably priced items are going quickly.

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