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February 2016

10 years - Hardin County celebrates on ONU campus

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary Since its Formation & Honoring Community Leaders & Businesses

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Hot shooting Baldwin Wallace upsets ONU in conference tourney

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

By Ashley Birchmeier

The no. 10-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team fell to Baldwin Wallace Thursday evening 65-58 in the Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament Semifinals hosted at the ONU Sports Center.

The Yellow Jackets (17-10 overall) advance to Saturday's Finals at Mount Union.

The Polar Bears fall to 22-4 overall on the season and will await the NCAA selection show Monday at 2:30 pm for a chance at an at large bid.

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21 days and counting

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

The outside tables at McDonald's were covered with snow on Thursday, with customers preferring the warmth of the indoors, but never fear, Spring is only 21 days away. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Certified!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 25, 2016

Ada Police Sgt. Matt Purdy and K9 Jaeger  attained Ohio Peace Officer K9 Team Certification on Feb. 22.

Jaeger was initially certified in October of 2015 and after a change in handlers, Jaeger and his new handler attended two weeks of training together, culminating in their state certification.

According to Roger Bice, Ada's trainer from Shawnee Run Kennels, Jaeger is one of the finest narcotics K9 that he has observed in recent times.

Jaeger is trained in narcotics detection, socialization, handler protection, tracking, area and building searches and criminal apprehension.

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Sautter, Willeke named all-NWC

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 25, 2016

Two Ada High School boys' basketball players were named to all-Northwest Conference teams, announced earlier this week.

The players are:
• Brayden Sautter, senior
• Blake Willeke, senior

Ada's regular season in the NWC  was 2-6 and the team was 12-10 overall. For a list of all NWC players honored open the attachment to this story.

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Rich Bensman named ONU men's basketball coach following Kevin Byrne's resignation

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 25, 2016

By Tim Glon

Rich Bensman has been named the head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern University, effective immediately.

He replaces Kevin Byrne, who resigned on Wednesday as head coach after four seasons as the helm.

Bensman has served as an assistant coach at Ohio Northern for the previous four years.

"We are excited to begin a new chapter of Ohio Northern men's basketball under the guidance of Rich Bensman," ONU director of athletics Tom Simmons said. "Rich has worked extremely hard as an assistant coach the past four seasons and we look forward to having him in the leadership role."

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50 teen librarians hold sessions in Ada on Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 25, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Ada Public Library will host about 50 teen librarians at a Teen Think Tank conference at the United Methodist Church on Friday.

The event is a time for librarians to attend sessions where they can share ideas on unique and engaging programs to use in their libraries.

The conference, begun a few years ago, is held twice a year, and is hosted by different public libraries each time. 

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Liberty National Bank offers Welcome Home Grant

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 25, 2016

Liberty National Bank is participating in the Welcome Home Program, according to Ronald L. Zimmerly, Jr., bank CEO and president.

The program is a grant sponsored by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati. It is designed to assist eligible homeowners with down payment or closing costs when purchasing or buying a home.

The Welcome Home Program provides up to $5,000 in grant money for eligible homeowners and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Welcome Home funds will be available starting March 1, and will end when the money is no longer available. 

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Hardin Pheasants Forever make presentation to Sharp Shooters 4-H Club

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 25, 2016

Monday evening Hardin County Pheasants Forever #212 presented Hardin County Sharp Shooters 4-H Club with a laser engraved Remington shotgun.

Jason Feming presented the rifle to the club. Darrin Verhoff of Ottawa Ordinance provided the laser engraving. 

Making the presentation are, from left, Darrin Verhoff, Kathleen Anspaugh and Jason Fleming.

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Michigan author brings Civil Conservation Corps stories and song to the library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 25, 2016

Bill Jamerson will speak about the Civil Conservation Corps at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, at the Ada Public Library.

The Michigan-based author will present an hour-long music and storytelling program dressed in uniform. He will show clips of his PBS film, read excerpts from his novel, and sing original songs while playing his guitar.

The CCC was a federal works program created by the government in the heart of the Great Depression.

During its nine year run, beginning in 1933, more than 130,000 young men in Ohio enrolled in the program.

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