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October 2016

Versus Paulding Ada girls’ win, Ada boy’s lose

Girls now 5-8-1; boys 7-6 overall
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Monday, October 10, 2016

Ada girls whip Paulding

By Cort Reynolds

PAULDING - The visiting Ada girls soccer team scored six first half goals and cruised to a 7-0 victory at Paulding Saturday.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 5-8-1 overall and 4-2 in the Northwest Conference with their second consecutive shutout win.

Kaitlyn Long, Makayla Callahan and Katie Butterfield each tallied a pair of goals for Ada. Gizem Tanriverdi netted the other Bulldog goal.

Latifah Bagais passed out three assists. Callahan, Madison Preston and Tanriverdi also dished out one assist apiece.

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ONU women’s lacrosse team opens season Feb. 25

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Monday, October 10, 2016

By Caleb Scott

The Ohio Northern women's lacrosse team will open its 2017 campaign on February 25 under 2nd-year head coach Beth Hemminger.

In its inaugural season in 2016, Ohio Northern posted a 7-9 record, including a 2-5 Ohio Athletic Conference record.

The schedule will feature eight non-conference contests, and eight OAC matchups.

ONU will open the season with back-to-back contests at Dial-Roberson Stadium as they welcome Franciscan University on Feb. 25, and Wooster on Mar. 3.

For the first time in program history, Northern will travel to Florida during Spring Break to take on Kean (N.J.) and Marymount (Va.) on Mar. 7 and 9.

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Ada spikers stay atop NWC with win over Lancers

Also updates on Bulldog girls’ tennis, boys’ soccer and cross country
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Monday, October 10, 2016

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - The host Ada volleyball team defeated second-place league foe Lincolnview in four sets in a key Northwest Conference match Thursday evening.

The 18-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-13 comeback victory upped the Lady Bulldog record to 15-6 and 7-0 in the NWC. Lincolnview fell to 10-7 and 4-2 in the NWC with the loss.

It was the first time in 21 matches this season that Ada played a match which was a non-sweep, win or loss. The victory set up a showdown for the league crown at fellow league leader Columbus Grove Tuesday, October 11.

Junior standout Melina Woods led Ada with 31 kills, 19 digs, seven blocks and one ace. 

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82 degrees outside and 96 winter coats delivered to ReStore

Thanks to Kenton's Knights of Columbus
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 9, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
The temperature reached 82 degrees Friday (89 is the record) but 96 winter coats were delivered to ReStore to be given to children in need. Don't let the warm temperatures fool you, winter is on the way, be prepared.

Thanks to the Knights of Columbus in Kenton, many children in Ada will have warm winter wear.

The free coats will be given out starting Thursday, Oct. 13. The child receiving the coat must be accompanied by a parent, one coat per child. The coats mostly fit kids from 4 to 11 years of age.

ReStore, at 210 N. Main, is open 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 6 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Meet Amy Geiger - Ada's newest police officer

Previously served 11 years on Spencerville's PD
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, October 9, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Amy Geiger is the new cop in town. She has a lot of experience, having served the Spencerville Police Department for 11 years, working up to sergeant there.

She enjoys police work, especially meeting people and the unpredictability of the job.

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ReStore's 10th anniversary celebration Nov. 1

Karen Ward: "No one will starve in this community as long as ReStore is there."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 7, 2016

ReStore Community Center turns 10 this fall. A celebration is set during the Tuesday, Nov. 1, crockpot meal at the center.  The following reflections are from Robert Kanzig. interim director, and Karen Ward, founder. This is a reprint from the October-November ReStore newsletter, which is also an attachment to this story.

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High-impact capstone experiences help prepare ONU public relations students to excel as professionals

Students working with "real-life" clients
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 7, 2016

By student writer Haley Grigsby
 One of the biggest transitions for a college student is the graduation to the “real-world.”

It can come with many questions and concerns because, as a graduate, they are no longer in the proverbial “Kansas” anymore. Navigating through job responsibilities in a career can look starkly different compared to the coursework of a college major.

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Ada village safety committee continues dog discussion Oct. 18

Specifically ordinances concerning dogs
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 7, 2016

Ada council's safety committee will continue a discussion of village ordinances concerning dogs at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Ada depot.

According to a news items on the Village of Ada Facebook:

"This is an open meeting and all people are welcome. As has been the custom (except at the opening meeting of this discussion) no dogs will be admitted to the building."

Following the safety committee meeting, Ada council will meet. Council's meeting will start no earlier than 7 p.m.

 

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Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Pines and Mountains’ concert Oct. 15

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 6, 2016

The Ohio Northern University Symphony Orchestra will present the concert, “Pines and Mountains,” at 8:15 p.m. on Oct. 15 in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts. The concert is presented by the ONU Department of Music.

Music Director Travis Jürgens will conduct the ONU Symphony Orchestra for the concert, which will open with music from “Jurassic Park” by John Williams, followed by composer Jeff Midkiff’s “Mandolin Concerto.” The composer is also the guest soloist for this piece.

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Bulldog sports update

Wins recorded by volleyball squad, boys’ soccer and girls’ tennis team
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Thursday, October 6, 2016

Streaking Lady Bulldogs sweep Pirates

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - The visiting Ada volleyball team swept Bluffton Tuesday night in a Northwest Conference match to record their 11th victory over the last 12 matches.

The 25-11, 25-15, 25-22 win improved the Lady Bulldog record to 14-6 overall and 6-0 in the NWC, tied for tops in the league with Columbus Grove. Meanwhile, Bluffton fell to 1-3 in the NWC with the loss.

Ada middle blocker/hitter Melina Woods knocked down 28 kills, made five digs, came up with two blocks and served an ace to pace the victors.

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