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December 2016

Tree on Quest's window

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

Twenty businesses  competed in an Ada Area Chamber of Commerce holiday window decorating contest this year. The public voted on the best display during Merry on Main on Monday. Here's a portion of the Quest Credit Union's window, which reveals a Main Street Ada reflection. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Sandra Herrington was a 1973 Ada High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 9, 2016

Sandra L. Herrington,  62, died on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.

She was born on Oct. 7, 1954, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Clifford Ernest and Barbara Jean (Brite) Herrington, who preceded her in death.

Sandra previously worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technician and a hairdresser. She was a graduate of Ada High School in 1973 and from the University of Findlay.

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Alliance announces initiatives to engage HS students, young professionals

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, December 9, 2016

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance President and CEO Jon Cross announced two new initiatives for 2017 during the Alliance Christmas Luncheon.  

The organization will develop a student focused job and career fair, as well as the formation of the “Young Professionals Alliance” for those ranging in age of 21 – 40, under the umbrella of the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance organization.

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OHSAA announces inaugural junior high state track and field event

May 13 at Lancaster High School
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Friday, December 9, 2016

The Ohio High School Athletic Association will conduct its Inaugural 7th and 8th Grade Track and Field State Championships on May 13, 2017, OHSAA Commissioner Dr. Dan Ross has announced.

The event, which has been discussed for several years by the OHSAA’s Middle School Committee, was officially approved by the OHSAA Board of Directors at its October meeting. 

Qualifying standards and state qualifiers will be coordinated through an online process at www.BaumsPage.com, with the one-day state championships set for Lancaster High School. 

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Girls' bball: Grove outguns Ada girls in NWC opener

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 8, 2016

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - Using sharp shooting and a strong fullcourt press, a deep Columbus Grove girls basketball squad soundly defeated host Ada 66-36 Thursday night in the Northwest Conference opener.

The purple and gold lost their home lidlifter to fall to 1-1 overall and 0-1 in the NWC, while conference favorite CG improved to 2-0 and 1-0 in league play with the decisive victory.

Quick Grove pressed and shot its way to an early 9-0 lead, and never was headed. Two three-point goals by Rylee Sybert and four layups by 6-0 junior post Paige Bellman propelled CG to a 25-7 lead after one period of play.

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Putting the He He He into the Ho Ho Ho

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 8, 2016

Santa exits (or is he entering) an outhouse at the Glenn Whitten home, 500 Conley Ave.

He said his sister saw the inflatable decoration for sale and sent it to the Whittens to add to their collection of inflatables which have been placed along a fence.

The blown-up Santa even opens and closes the door. Note the toilet paper is the outside...now that would be inconvenient. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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$248,000 street paving project on deck for the spring

Most streets were last paved between 15 and 20 years ago
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 8, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
Will the road in front of your place be paved this Spring?
Here's the list of road improvement projects to be undertaken by Bluffton Paving Company, which won the $248,000 bid:
Northeast corner---
* East Montfort from Johnson to Simon
East Montford from Simon to Liberty
Northwest corner---
* North Gilbert from Montfort to Turner
Turner from Main to Gilbert
Heistand Avenue from Montford north to the alley
West Street from Montford to Turner
Southeast corner---
* Hays Avenue from a Main to Beech

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Raise your hand if you know the answer to this ecology question

The day COSi came to Ada
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 8, 2016

By Monty Siekerman
COSi puts the fun into learning, as demonstrated to 400 children in grades K-5 at Ada Schools on Thursday.  The outdoors came inside during the Center of Science and Industry interactive program about ecology.

Here, students raise their hands knowing the answer to the question asked by the instructor.

MORE PHOTOS BELOW -

Exploring Ecology is one of six COSI outreach programs. The assembly in Ada taught about ecosystems, tree rings, and animal adaptations.

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Men's basketball: Second straight "W" for ONU

Nate Burger hits 23 to lead 'Bears
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 8, 2016

By Caleb Scott

ADA — The Ohio Northern men's basketball won its second straight contest as it defeated Wilmington 83-69 Wednesday evening at Performance Arena.

The Polar Bears move to .500 and improve to 3-3 overall and remain undefeated (2-0) in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Quakers fall to 3-4, 0-2.

Four Polar Bears scored in double figures, led by 23 points from junior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter).

Burger also grabbed a career and game-high eight rebounds and dished out a game-high five assists.

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Women's basketball: ONU 7-0 for the first time ever

As they blow out Wilmington 78-51
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 8, 2016

By Caleb Scott

The No. 19-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team improved to 7-0 for the first time in school history as it defeated Wilmington 78-51 Wednesday evening at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to a perfect 2-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Quakers fall to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the OAC.

Senior Britt Lauck (Lima/Shawnee) and sophomore Jenna Dirksen (Beavercreek/Carroll) scored 19 and 18 points, respectively, to lead the Polar Bears offensively.

Dirksen eclipsed her previous career-high of 11 points during the contest.

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