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Here are this year's contestants and winners

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The 113th annual Ada High School Interclass Competition – held Friday evening – is in the books, and here are the winners:

Winning class: (Juniors) Nora Dellifield, Hunter Wells, Samantha Crawford, Leah Conley.

Individual winning categories: Audrey Hazelton (poetry), Brooklyn Rudasill (essay), Allison Dotson (dramatic reading), Samantha Crawford (short story).

And, this year’s contestants: Ryan Kilgallon, Jacob Thaxton, Nora Dellifield, Audrey Hazelton, Brooklyn Rudasill, Allison Dotson, Hunter Wells, Leah Conley, Samantha Crawford, Alyssa Wince, Cade Mullins and Kesewa Akyeampong.

Mullins, Spar and Wills return to lead strong Ada net squad under new coach

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By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Former Ohio Northern University tennis player Cody Hurley assumes the reins of the Ada tennis program this spring with plenty of returning and new talent comprising the roster.

The fifth season of Bulldog varsity spring tennis follows on the heels of a team-best 11-2 dual record last spring.

Ada repeated as Northern Buckeye Tennis League champions, winning the title outright in 2018 after sharing it with three other schools in 2017. The Bulldogs edged Bryan 13-10 to win the conference crown last spring.

Spring program at ONU observatory

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The Ohio Northern University Observatory will be open to the public on Friday, March 22 from 9 - 11 p.m. to observe the Vernal Equinox, according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This event marks the astronomical first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

The precise time of the equinox is Wednesday, March 20, at 5:58 p.m.. EDT, but the night sky will be the same on March 22.

At The Inn at ONU from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invites Icon viewers to a chamber "mix and mingle" on Wednesday, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.

The after-hours free event is from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, at The Inn at ONU.

There will be door prizes and refreshments in this "come and go as you please" event. Persons wanting additional information may contact Curlis at [email protected] or by calling 419-788-9459.

The Ada Icon is the mix and mingle sponsor.

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This license plate, spotted at the ONU Sports Center, reflects the model of the car, a Chrysler SRT8.

Self-defense for your spirit and body

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County Line Church of the Brethren will hold a college day event from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at the church, 4227 N. Hardin Road (corner Sandusky and County Line Road).

Trish Wannamaker is the speaker with guest martial arts instructor Nicholas Green. The program focuses on self-defense for your spirit and body.

The event will include snacks and give-aways. Check the church Facebook page or call the church at 419-649-5364 for additional details.

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