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This looks like fun and maybe I can win some cash.

The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliiance is rolling out its new Buy Local logo.

During the logo launch Icon viewers can support Hardin County's small businesses, shops and eateries. There's a chance to win a $50 Chamber Gold Gift Certificate.

Here's what you do:

Step 1 - "Like" the chamber's Facebook page

Step 2 -  Post a “selfie” of you "buying local" with a Hardin County business within the comment section of this posting.

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Ash Wednesday 2015 takes on a new meaning for First United Methodist members the year.

Retired United Methodist Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel will preach during the service, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, which will include communion and will be held in the new church building.

The guest preacher is the father of Rev. Mary Jo Yeakel, pastor of the Ada congregation.

Several additional events take place in February, March and April as the congregation prepares to move into its new building.

• A complete schedule of events planned is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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You can look in front of you and behind you at the same time - if your car rear view mirror cooperates. From behind, here's a snowplow working the Allen-Hardin County Line Road south of U.S. 30. The bottom of the photo shows the windshield scene approaching U.S. 30.

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Need some reading material? Better stop in at the Ada Public Library. Books are selling fast and cheap. Paperbacks are 25 cents each and hardback are 50 cents. The best deal is a bag of books for only $1.

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Ada Rotary held its first-ever Super "Bowl" at Norada Lanes on Feb. 3. 

Eight teams competed, filling out the bowling alley. According to Rotary members, "There was lots of fun and two teams battled it in extra games."

ALL TEAM PHOTOS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Kline's Napa won the trophy, over a very strong contender Ohio Northern Unversity Lions team consisting of five ONU student bowlers.

Trevor Neuenschwander from the ONU team scored a 212 for the high game of the night.

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NOTE: You might say that the Ada Icon has gone to the dogs - it a good way. Welcome to the Ada Icon's newest feature. It focuses on man (and woman's) best friend.

Say "Hello," to Alice in Hardwareland.

Keith and Kathy Wire hold Alice, their 16-year-old dog who has been a fixture of sorts for many years at the Ada business they own, Keith’s Hardware.

Many years ago, Alice was abandoned at the store. The Wires tried to find the owners without success, so they took her in.

Alice has been the store’s mascot for a long time.

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