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ONU historic season comes to an end

"I'm really proud of my team and how we fought tonight," said head coach Michele Durand. "We fought to the end and didn't give up. We had a great season and these girls have nothing to be ashamed of."
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 12, 2017

The No. 5-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team saw its historical season come to an end on Saturday evening at the ONU Sports Center in the Elite 8 round the of the 2017 Women's NCAA Div. III Basketball Tournament.

The Polar Bears end the season 30-1 overall, while the Captains continue on the the Final Four and improve to 29-2.

Four players scored in double figures for ONU led by junior Amy Bullimore's (Morrow/Little Miami) 19 points.

Bullimore also added game-high's in rebounds (7) and blocks (2).

Senior Britt Lauck (Lima/Shawnee) eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for her career as she tallied 14 points and added three assists and two steals.

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Christopher Newport wins this one

CNU 76 - Ohio Northern 66
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, March 11, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Here's an update on the Ohio Northern vs Christopher Newport women's basketball game underway tonight.

Ohio Northern cut the lead to 4 points with under three minutes to play and the crowd went wild, but the tide turned and Christopher Newport advances to the Division III final four.

• Final score - Christopher Newport University (Virginia) 76
                       Ohio Northern University 66

• End of third quarter Christopher Newport 51 - ONU 42.

• End of first quarter 18-18.

During second quarter ONU shots wouldn’t go in, while Christopher Newport hit 3-pointers after 3-pointers.

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Ada swimming north of town

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 11, 2017

By Paul Logsdon, University Archivist

Before the municipal pool was opened, Ada residents could cool off at the lake called Welcome Park.

The lake was formed when a quarry operated by Grant Tressel flooded.

In 1924 bath houses, bathing pools, a 50 x 100 foot pavilion, and facilities for baseball and tennis were added along with picnic grounds and rides.

By 1943, with WWI raging, the park closed permanently.

The buildings and rides are long-gone, but the lake still remains opposite the Liberty Conservation Club

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Injured Sumner places at state meet

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 11, 2017

By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS - Gutsy Ada junior wrestler Chase Sumner had his fine season ended by a severe high left ankle sprain in the 138 lb. bracket Friday at the Div. III state meet in Columbus at the Schottenstein Center.

 

Despite the injury, Sumner fought his way to the seventh-place match and finished his campaign with a sparkling 40-5 record. He became the first two-time state meet placer (top-eight finisher) in Bulldog wrestling history. 

 

The injured Sumner was pinned by Brian Persinger of Wooster Tri-way (42-8) in the consolation quarters Friday evening to end his dreams of a top-four finish. 

 

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Hardin County Citizens Sheriff’s Academy

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 11, 2017

This year's Hardin County Citizens Sheriff’s Academy is scheduled for Tuesdays
April 4 - May 16, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Sheriff's Office, 1025 S. Main St.,
Kenton.

Applications are available at the Sheriff's Office and need to be returned with a
$30 non refundable fee by March 26. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of Hardin County.

Academy participants will learn about the Sheriff's Office, its various divisions and operations Classroom sessions will include discussion, demonstration, and hands-on participation. There will also be a tour of the Multi County Correctional Facility in Marion.

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We have lots of Friday night sideline photos

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 10, 2017

Monty Siekerman shares his photos from Friday night's ONU women's victory below:

• Celebration huddle after the game in mid court. The ONU women owned the court Saturday night, decisively beating a team which had only 1 loss all season.

• Standing next to the trophy in King Horn, are Joe Campoli, coach of the 1993 ONU men's basketball team which won the NCAA Division III national tournament, and ONU coach head women's coach Michelle Durand, who just might take home a similar trophy next weekend. When the women win (hopefully) Saturday at King Horn, it's off to the Final Four in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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It' ONU 72 - Geneseo 55 - 'Bears headed to the finals Saturday

Record crowd of 1,325 watch the game
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 10, 2017

COMPLETE GAME ACCOUNT BELOW

By Monty Siekerman
Here's an update on Friday night's women's basketball tournament games at ONU.

ONU advanced to Saturday's game against Christopher Newport. A record crowd of 1,325 watched the game, which is a crowd record for women's basketball at ONU,

First game
Hope owned the first half, but third quarter beat them. Hope had a chance to tie the game with 8 seconds remaining.

Final score
Chris Newport 79
Hope 75

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ONU faces Geneseo State tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Earlier contest features Michigan and Virginia teams
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 10, 2017

The tournament continues this weekend at ONU.

Ohio Northern hosts the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament Sectionals this weekend. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for ONU students, seniors and children.

Here's the schedule:
• 5:30 p.m. - Friday, March 10
Hope (Michigan) vs. Christopher Newport (Virginia)

• 7:30 p.m. - Friday, March 10
Ohio Northern University vs. Geneseo State (New York)
8 p.m. - Saturday, March 11

• Title game - winner advances to Division III Final 4

The Final Four contests are March 17-18 at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Arlene Crozier was a retired Ada businessperson

Was among founders of Ada Railroad Park
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 10, 2017

Arlene L. Crozier, 93, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at 9:37 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on Jan. 16, 1924 in Ada, Ohio, to Fred H. and Edna E. (Packer) Wyss who preceded her in death. On July 17, 1942 Arlene married Howard L. Crozier and he preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 2005 after 63 years of marriage.

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Keiser receives award

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 10, 2017

Terry Keiser, director of sustainability at Ohio Northern, received the 2017 Herbert Osborn Award presented by the Ohio Biological Survey. Keiser is being recognized for his exceptional contribution to the scientific advancement of knowledge concerning the occurrence, distribution, taxonomy, and/or ecology of the flora and/or fauna of Ohio. 

The award was presented to Keiser at the recent Ohio Natural History Conference at the Ohio History Center in Columbus. 

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