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Joshua Arnett is state bound for wrestling. He wrestled at the OAC Junior High District Championship in Vandalia Butler over the weekend.

He finished in third place in the 132-pound weight bracket. This qualifies him to participate in the junior high state championships in Youngstown in March.

Josh is a 7th grader from Ada. He wrestled for the Ada youth wrestling club and now wrestling for the Ada junior high wrestling team.

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Ada First United Methodist Church will offer two ways to observe Ash Wednesday this week.

In partnership with Sugar Grove United Methodist, the congregations offer three “drive-thru” service times as well as an evening worship service.

During the three “drive-thru” times, participants will experience the significance of Ash Wednesday.

The experience is through scripture reading, prayer, the imposition of ashes, and a blessing, all from the comfort of your car and under the canopy entrance on Highland Street at Ada First United Methodist Church

Drive-thru hours are 8 to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 5 to-6.m.

Arts and crafts show in downtown

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Vendor registrations are being accepting for the Saturday, May 9, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce arts and crafts festival.

Here are some of the details for this year’s show:
•  Family-oriented festival with lots of free entertainment, such as pony rides, mini golf, a llama exhibit, and live music.

• Vendors selling non-commercial artwork and crafts welcome. Vendor license required.

• Approximately 85 outdoor booth spaces available along Main Street.

• Vendors supply your own booth, canopy etc. 

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The Ada Purple 5th grade boys' basketball team placed as runner-up in the NWOYBL in the boys' 5th grade division on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Team members are, front: Keatyn Shaffer, Kolton Dysert, Blake Zoladz.

Back: Head Coach Meagan Zoladz, Carson Conley, Connor McKean, Logan Fleece, Wesley Mowery, Assistant Coach Dusty Dysert. Photo by  Jacque McKean

It's headed to the Guinness World Record Museum, and you know why

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This football is one-of-a-kind.

It’s a customized football used in Ada’s world record football toss. It’s on its way to the Guinness World Record Museum.

In case you need a refresher course, here’s the story: 

In late December Ada joined the record books, not just any record book – the Guinness World Record Book.

Many viewers reading this participated in the record-setting event. It was on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at War Memorial Stadium.

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The Icon has invited Bel Mancuso to provide viewers with snapshot chats with Ada High School students. Here's here first submission:

Aleece Al-Olimat, Ada HS junior

What classes are you taking this semester?
I am currently taking advanced chemistry, government, anatomy, calculus II at ONU, composition II, and band. 

What are your plans after high school?
My goals after high school may change over the course of time; however, at the moment I am planning on pursuing engineering or neuroscience. 

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