ARLINGTON__The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team lost a 40-27 defensive struggle at Blanchard Valley Conference rival Arlington on Friday night, January 30.
Arlington 6-10 senior center Calvin Willow scored a game-high 23 points, augmented by 11 of 16 foul shooting. He converted six of eight charity stripe tries in the fourth quarter.
The Bulldogs trailed 7-5 after a low-scoring first period.
A 12-4 Red Devil second quarter gave the hosts a 19-9 lead at halftime. The Bulldogs won a tight third stanza 9-8 to slice the deficit to 27-18 heading into the final period.
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By Tristan Kinder, PharmD
Resident Pharmacist , Blanchard Valley Health System
Did you know that 1 in 31 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? That is nearly five times as many children compared to the early 2000s. With more children being diagnosed, there are also more medications being prescribed to help with the many symptoms of ASD. With all of these options, it is easy to become overwhelmed. To help, let’s look into some of the available medications and how they can help manage ASD symptoms.
Earl Dean Frasure, Sr., 83, of Harrod, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 10, 1942, in Floyd County, KY, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Frasure and Doris G. Davis. Earl grew up in West Newton, OH and the surrounding areas with a firm understanding of hard work and staying true to his word.
