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Both Ohio Northern University indoor track teams continued to be ranked nationally.

Women's team
The Ohio Northern women's indoor track and field team are ranked No. 7 nationally in the second weekly United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Div. III power rankings, released on Tuesday.

The Polar Bears (4-2 overall) scored 111.96 pointsin the rankings, which are based on national performance rankings with bonus points for exceptional times. That is xx less than the 151.85 points in the first poll.

The power rankings include just a small portion of all schools that plan to compete this season.

So, you think you know Ada. This photo is taken from the front entrance of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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