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Orville “Bud” Hicks, Jr., age 70, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 4:04 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on June 28, 1952, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Orville “Squirrelly” and Ethel (Prater) Hicks.  On October 15, 1992, Bud married Nora Lamb and she survives in Kenton.

Also surviving are his two children: Brian Hicks of Kenton, and Heather Harshfield of Lakeview; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; and a sister, Norma Bailey of McGuffey.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Maretta “Rita” Crowe.

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By Cort Reynolds

The spunky Ada High School girls basketball team battled 11th-ranked Crestview toe to toe in the first half, but eventually got fatigued and fell 53-26 in a home Northwest Conference contest Thursday night, January 26.

The Bulldogs trailed just 26-17 late in the first half before Crestview put on a 12-0 run bridging the second and third quarters to put the game out of reach.

Ada dropped to 9-9 overall and 0-6 in the NWC after having their three-game win streak snapped. Meanwhile, Crestview improved to 13-4 and 5-2 in the NWC with the win.

"Our first half was good except for one negative, defensive rebounding," said Ada head coach Zach Ricker. "We gave up too many second-chance points."

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Ava Gleason, age 5, took advantage of her snow day on January 25 to create a snow portrait of her mom, Ashley. While forecasts were ominous, the day's weather resulted in more slush than snow. Temperatures should keep Snow Mom hanging around for a little while.
 

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The Ada Soccer Association, a youth soccer program in the Black Swamp recreational league reminds families that registration for spring play is open through January 31. 

Link to register is HERE

If you have questions, email [email protected]

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The Beatitudes Community Center is hosting a free family fun film on Saturday, February 11. The event, featuring the film Sing 2, is open to the public.

1:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 11
Ada Theatre, 215 S. Main

Snacks will be provided including popcorn, water and a treat bag. Organizers note that parking will be available at Hay's Insurance as well as at The Depot and along Main Street.

Released in 2021, Sing 2 is an animated film with animal characters who have been given three weeks to stage a lavish Las Vegas-style show and to convince the reclusive rock and roller Clay Calloway to be the featured star.

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The United States Department of Agriculture is urging farmers to complete the 2022 Census of Agriculture by the February 6 deadline.

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