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Wrestler advances to March 3-4 districts with 37-8 record

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA–Ada High School junior Clayton McClain won the 144 lbs. division title in the Div. III northwest sectional tournament Saturday, February 25, at Lima Central Catholic.

His championship effort led the Bulldog wrestling team to ninth place out of 13 teams.

Seeded second out of nine wrestlers at 144 lbs., McClain received a first round bye and then advanced to the finals with consecutive pins. He pinned Coldwater sophomore Jordan Houser of Coldwater in 3:40, then pinned third-seeded Crestview junior Levi Grace at 4:28.

In the 144 lbs. title round bout, he decisioned top seed Hutch Ridenour of Parkway by a 9-1 count.

McClain advances to districts with a sparkling season record of 37-8.

Seeded second, Ada freshman Silas Riblet finished second in the four-man 106 lbs. division. He had a double bye into the semifinals. In the semis, he pinned sophomore Brayden Thompson of Delphos Jefferson at 3:56.

In the championship bout, Riblet fell to junior Aizik Myers of Allen East by decision, 8-0. His record heading to districts is 27-12.

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Visiting Nurses & Hospice, 1200 S. Main St. will host an American Red Cross blood drive on March 6. At this time, Power Red appointments may be scheduled from 11:30 a.m. - 05:30 p.m.

Power Red donations are for type O, A negative or B negative donors Learn about Power Red donations HERE.

Donors may enter to win an Ohio Resorts and Lodges Free Weekend Get-A-Way.

Schedule online or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The No. 18 Ohio Northern women's basketball team defeated Marietta 60-45 to win the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament championship Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center.

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Sign up night for the Liberty Belles and Boys 4-H Club will be held from 7-8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ada. Interested in joining? Please stop by and get updated information for 2023. The first official club meeting will be held from 7:00-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7.

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The 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting of the Apollo Board of Education on February 27, 2023 will include action on amounts to be derived from levies. The agenda is attached.

In addition to Ron Fleming of Ada, members of the board are 

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After March 1, registration fees increase

The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTC) will be held in- person March 14-15 at  Ohio Northern University in Ada. This year’s conference will feature David Hula, four-time winner of the National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest and current record holder at 616 bushels per acre–all accomplished with no-till and strip-till. His presentation has been made possible by sponsors Brandt Professional Agriculture, Calmer  Corn Heads, Pioneer Seeds, and Meristem Crop Performance. 

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