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Monday, January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holidaymarking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The Ada and Bluffton Icons, as well as post offices and many banks will be closed on Monday. PHOTO Library of Congress.

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CANCELLATIONS

St. Paul's in-person worship service cancelled; view online HERE at 10:30 a.m.

Wind chill forecast from www.weather.gov/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT Saturday, January 13 TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School boys basketball team lost to backyard rival Alen East 65-45 in a hard-fought Northwest Conference bout Friday night, January 12.

The Bulldogs dropped to 2-8 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with the defeat.

AE improved to 6-4 and 2-0 in the NWC after the rivalry win.

Following steady rain and wind on Friday, January 12, the National Weather Service forecast is for dramatically colder weather on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

The forecast, provided HERE, includes a wind advistory until 7:00 p.m. and a wind chill advisory.

On the evening of January 13, temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 4 °F. There is a slight chance of snow and conditions will be breezy.

Single digit lows are forecast through Tuesday.

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Get ready for the freezing temperatures! Come join the Ada Public Library Winter Reading Challenge and warm up with a good book and a cup of cocoa!

The challenge is for all ages and registration begins Tuesday January 16.

The library has books to check out, prizes to win, and an adorable snowflake mug with a packet of hot chocolate for you avid readers that complete the Winter Challenge.

Class dates: February 1, 8, 15 and 22

KENTON__While it is difficult to think about planning for the future when money is tight, learning basic money management skills will strengthen independence, give peace of mind, and improve future financial security.

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