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No matter how you plan on spending the day, whether it’s getting comfy for a Valentine’s Day movie or a romantic dinner at home, stay safe

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Reviewed by Craig Hoffman 
Often even the best Valentine’s Day plans fail. In a year when going out to celebrate love is difficult, what is one to do? Thankfully, there are tons of great singers who can put a little romance in your life even while you are sitting at home.

What are your favorite love songs? Let the Icon know in the comments!

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The Inn at ONU is taking reservations for its “Around the World Be Mine," wine and dine event next week.

The sampling is from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb.. 13, at The Inn, 401 W. College Ave., Ada.

The evening includes a six-course meal paired with wines selected for the evening. 

Wine commentary will be provided during the evening by Diana Kerr Brown, an industry wine expert. Live music is also part of the event.

Wine will be available for purchase during the evening.

January's temperatures ranged from 11 to 46 degrees

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The area experienced 3.9 inches of snowfall on Jan. 30 and 31, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

That total brings January’s snowfall to 8. 1 inches, believe it or not. Meanwhile, aside from snowfall, the average January 2021 daily temperature was 29. 5 degrees, with the normal January average at 25.4.

Temperatures ranged from a high on 46 on Jan. 14, to a low of 11 on Jan. 23.  The daily weather summary is in the chart below.

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Ken Collins captured several interesting snow scenes in Ada following a weekend of snow, snow and more snow. These three views show that you can have fun in the snow, you can clean it off your sidewalk, or, you may leave it alone if it's in the park. Click to view additional photos in this series.

She is active in many school activities and organizations

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Barrette Jones, Ada High School senior, is the Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative Ada February student of the month.

Barrette is active in several school organizations including:
• Varsity football and basketball cheerleading captain
• Vice President of Student Council
• National Honor Society
• Varsity Singers
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Language Club
• Film Club
• Gold Scholar Athlete
• Academic Letter Winner
• All American Cheerleader
• Twirl Ambassador
• Member First Baptist Church, Ada

She is the daughter of Scott and Bridgette Jones.

For persons 70 and older • You must register in advance

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Bluffton Hospital will offer another vaccination clinic for the community.

In this phase, individuals 70 and older will be available to receive the vaccination in a  clinic held on Friday, Feb. 5 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

To register, please 419.369.2323 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There are a limited number of vaccines available, therefore vaccines will be given on a first call, first-served basis. A caregiver or loved one may make an appointment on behalf of an eligible senior.

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