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UPDATE 6:41 PM, December 11 The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio reports that preliminary information shows an EF-1 Tornado damaged a home and a business 2 miles south of Ada.

An EF-1 tornado has wind speeds of 86 To 110 miles per hour. The Ada Icon will post a followup story when the NWS issues its final assessment.

9:55 AM, December 11

Facebook viewers that reported strong winds damaged Tommy Tire Ada/Ada Truck Sales, 3032 OH-309 and a nearby house.

The Ada Icon has contacted the Hardin County Sherrif for more information.

By Cort Reynolds

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Visiting Columbus Grove team ran out to a 21-0 lead and easily defeated Ada 74-24 in the Northwest Conference boys basketball opener Friday night, December 10.

Ada fell to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the NWC with the loss. CG improved to 3-1 and 1-0 in the league with the victory.

"We didn't handle their press well, but we had handled pressure the first three games," said new Ada head coach Vince Halliday. "We didn't dribble or come to meet passes, and it was all she wrote early. It snowballed quickly."

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The Ada Elementary door decorating contest was judged by Liberty Village Preschool staff. They selected Mrs. Klingler as K-2 winner and Mrs. Burnett as 3-5 winner. Congratulations!

By Wendy Broadhead, BA, IBCLC, CBS Blanchard Valley Health System Lactation Team

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This time of year can pose quite a challenge for nursing mothers. While the joy of the holidays is among us, with it all comes the business and stress of family gatherings, decorating, cooking, shopping, wrapping and other holiday activities. This is also the season where we often see more upper respiratory infections. 

Studies show that breast milk helps to protect infants and toddlers from infections that are common during this season. However, breastfeeding and pumping can be unusually challenging for parents during this time, as we engage ourselves in all the extra activities the holidays seemingly demand from our already busy lives. 

By Cort Reynolds

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Visiting Ada went scoreless in the third period and lost 44-19 at Columbus Grove in Northwest Conference girls basketball play Thursday night, December 9.

Grove led 21-13 at halftime, but outscored Ada 15-0 in the decisive third quarter to pull away. 

The Ada girls fell to 2-5 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with the defeat. The Grove girls improved to 4-1 and 2-0 with the victory.

"I was pleased with our defensive efforts," said Ada head coach Morgan Bass. "The first half was fun and competitive, but we hit a block in the third quarter as we did not score.

"I am proud of our efforts but we are moving on to try and get better for the next game," she added.

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Deborah Gayle “Debi” Lowery, age 69, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on April 24, 1952, in Lima, Ohio to Clinton and Betty Aileen (Brown) Selvage. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Alger.  On January 18, 1974, Debi married William J. “Bill” Lowery and he survives in Alger.    

Also surviving are her two children: Clint Lowery of Dallas, Texas and Shea (John) Cummings of Westerville; five grandchildren: Reed, Drew, Paige, Addison and Jackson; and a sister, LaVonna (Mike) Rose of Kenton.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sydney.

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