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September 2014

Travis Swank winner of Icon football contest Week 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 7, 2014

Five Icon football contest contestants correctly picked 8 games this week and Travis Swank was declared the winner based on being closest in the 2nd tie-breaker, according to Corey Greer, contest judge.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER WEEK 3 CONTEST.

All 5 contestants picked Bluffton to win and all 5 contestants picked Ada to lose. Travis picked Ada to lose by 17-24 points.  All others picked the score to be closer.

Other contestants:

8 correct - Marc Staley, Nathan Davis, Ted Prueter and Ken Von Lehmden.

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Iconoclast View: Does anybody really know what time it is? Does anybody really care?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, September 7, 2014

At times like this, I chuckle. And no one hears me. That’s okay.

Standing in my back yard Saturday afternoon, minding my own business, the strains of “25 or 6 to 4,” wafted my way, played by the university pep band at a football game.

I bet myself not a player in that band could name the group who originally performed it, the musician who composed it, or, its meaning.

Hearing the tune, certainly made me pause. And chuckle. What is this world coming to?

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Polar Bears open season with 31-24 win over Washington (Mo.)

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, September 6, 2014

By Tim Glon

Ohio Northern overcame a nightmarish start and an early 17-0 deficit to defeat Washington (Mo.) 31-24 in the 2014 season opener on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Francis Field.

The Polar Bears (1-0 overall) rolled up 492 yards of total offense and held the ball for more than 35 minutes after struggling mightily in the first 17 minutes of the game.

Junior tailback Justin Magazine rushed 28 times for a career-high 154 yards and a score and junior receiver/kick returner Devon Price caught eight passes for 130 yards and a TD and finished with 220 all-purpose yards to lead the Polar Bear offense.

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Funeral service for Marzell Burrell, 100, on Sept. 4

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, September 6, 2014

Marzell Burrell, 100, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 4:45 a.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. She was born on October 3, 1913 in Adamsville, Ala. to William Walter and Molly (Turner) Eaton. On January 3, 1930 she married Floyd J. Burrell and he died on February 28, 1979.

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Russell Brown was former mayor of Dunkirk

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, September 6, 2014

Russell J. Brown, 84, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on June 26, 1930 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Estel and Clara (Baldridge) Brown and they preceded him in death. He was formerly married to Wanda J. Gossman from 1950 to 1975 and she died on August 8, 2014. In July of 1978, he married Rose Anna Ball in Virginia and she died on June 14, 2013.

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ONU featured in The Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 379 Colleges: 2015 Edition’

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 5, 2014

 Ohio Northern University is once again featured as one of the nation’s top schools in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide, “The Best 379 Colleges: 2015 Edition.” ONU also is one of the 158 institutions that The Princeton Review recommends in the “Best of the Midwest” section of its website feature, “2015 Best Colleges by Region.”

“We are pleased that this student survey again places ONU among the best universities in the country,” said Daniel A. DiBiasio, Ohio Northern University president. “This is reflective of the quality of our programs and personnel and the appreciation our students have for excellence.”

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Kiwanis purchases pediatric trauma bags for EMS

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 5, 2014

Heather Cox called the 43rd meeting (September 2, 2014) of the 2013–2014 Kiwanis Club to order at 12 noon in McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.

The birthdays of members Jolene Bailey (August 23) and Marilyn Green (September 7) were noted.

The wedding anniversaries of Mike and Ann Hood (August 21, 1976), Craig and Heather Cox (August 21, 1999), Dave and Kelly MacDonald (August 22, 1999) and Mark and Julie Shull (August 28, 1955) were also noted.

The presentation to the Ada-Liberty EMS for pediatric bears and kits was held last week.

A card was sent to Sandy Neely for her recent surgery.

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"I Dream of all things: Photos by Emily Jay" in ONU Elzay Gallery of Art

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 4, 2014

The Ohio Northern University gallery program opens its 2013-14 art exhibition and gallery season at the Elzay Gallery of Art with “I Dream of All Things: Photographs by Emily Jay.” The exhibit runs from Sept. 2 to Oct. 10.

Jay’s exhibit explores the relationship between promise, breaking and beauty. It is a photographic exploration of slipping into and out of dreams, as they come to be and as they come to fall apart. Jay’s latest work uses painting, photography and installation as she attempts to catalog remnants of aesthetic experience encountered in the mundane.

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Event of the century? United Methodist steeple now watches over Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 4, 2014

A well-deserved and impromptu round of applause.

That sound resonated throughout Main Street Ada at 10:40 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 4, marking the successful lifting and placement of a 18,000-pound steeple (9 tons) atop the Ada First United Methodist Church.

LOTS OF PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

An appreciative crowd of over 200 persons talked, hugged, photographed, took videos and walked away knowing they’d remember today for a long, long time.

One person said it might be the event of the century in Ada.

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Here's the weekend specials at Mustard Seed Cafe

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

In addition to Mustard Seed’s regular menu on Friday and Saturday nights, the following features will be available this weekend:

Monkfish with Mussels & Pancetta in heavy cream and tomatoes



Pan-Seared Scallops in Sesame Sauce over cellophane noodles with pineapple, green onion and roasted peanuts



Light Plate - Zucchini Cakes with roasted red peppers, lemon cream and quinoa



Dessert - Lemon Rice Pudding with caramel and pistachios


Outdoor dining is available.  Beer, wine and specialty cocktails may be enjoyed indoors or out.  For more information, phone 567-226-1120.

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