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March 2017

Northern Winds spring concert will honor the memory of Catherine “Kitty” Freed

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 4, 2017

The Northern Winds spring concert will honor the memory of Catherine “Kitty” Freed. The special musical tribute is set for Sunday, March 19, at 4 pm. at the Freed Center. Mrs. Freed led a rewarding life of service and set a fine example for the campus and community during her years as first lady of the University. 

Current Ohio Northern Symphonic Band members are preparing songs that reflect her positive spirit and uplifting nature. The program includes Williams Walton’s “Crown Imperial March,” Samuel Hazo’s “Southern Hymn” and “Whispers from Beyond” by Rossano Galante.

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It's ONU 68 - Lakeland (Wisc.) 36

Saturday night vs. Trine at 7:30 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 3, 2017

No. 5-ranked Ohio Northern defeated Lakeland (Wis.) 68-36 in the First Round of the NCAA Division III Women's basketball Tournament on Friday night at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 28-0, while the Muskies end their season at 20-8.

Ohio Northern will advance to the Second Round on Saturday at 7:30 pm and will face No. 15 Trine (ind.), who edged Illinois Wesleyan 63-56 in the first game of on Friday.

Junior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) led the Polar Bears as she posted a game-high 18 points and pulled down seven rebounds.

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Softball looks to continue winning ways with new coach

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

The Ohio Northern softball team will look to continue its recent success in 2017 under first-year head coach Jackie Mangola.

The Polar Bears are coming off of their ninth top-3 finish in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings in the last 10 seasons.

Northern posted a 24-19 record a season ago and finished second in the OAC standings with an 11-7 record.

"Our team has a great mix of returners and freshmen," said head coach Jackie Mangola. "The girls have really bought in to what we want to accomplish and I think we have a really good shot at playing at a very high level this season."

Schedule

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ReStore 40 bags in 40 days

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

If you are doing the 40 bags in 40 days for Lent, please know that ReStore would love to have your unwanted treasures (let the trash men have your unwanted trash). Either come into the store during our business hours or drop off inside the back door. We are sorry, but we cannot take in furniture or appliances

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ONU hosts Last Chance Invitational Saturday, Women's track and field looks strong

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

This Weekend's Preview: The No. 6-ranked Ohio Northern women's indoor track and field team is set to compete at the Polar Bear Last Chance Invitational, hosted by Ohio Northern University ... As the last regular season meet of the indoor season before the NCAA III Indoor Track & Field Championships, athletes will look to qualify for the national meet in Naperville, Ill. ... The Polar Bears are entering the meet after posting a second place finish at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships last weekend ...

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Men's track and field preview for this weekend

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

This Weekend's Preview: The Ohio Northern men's indoor track and field team will compete in the Polar Bear Last Chance Invitational on Mar. 3-4 ... As the last regular season meet of the indoor season before the NCAA III Indoor Track & Field Championships, athletes will look to qualify for the national meet in Naperville, Ill. ... The Polar Bears are entering the meet after posting a second place finish at the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships last weekend ... Senior Kase Schalois was named the Male Distance Runner of the Year for his efforts at the meet ...

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No more floods!

Ream Street storm sewer project nearly halfway completed
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 3, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The Ream Street storm sewer project is nearly halfway complete. This photo shows work being carried out at the intersection of Simon and Lehr.

Another project, paving a portion of Eric Wolber Avenue, will begin March 13.

A portion of the far east side of the village occasionally would flood during a deluge. Thus, a storm sewer project is being undertaken to remedy the situation.

A small, old, clay tile is being replaced with a large 36-inch tile placed 12 feet deep.

Zee Contractors, Holland, Ohio, is doing the work for $347,000 with 80 percent paid by the state.

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Alger Memorial Festival Committee breakfast

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

The Alger Memorial Festival Committee is sponsoring a country-style breakfast from 7 until 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, at the Alger Social Center, 210 N. Main, serving all-you-can-eat biscuits, sausage gravy, hash-browns, scrambled eggs, fried apples, sausage patties, and beverage for $7.00. Carry out is available

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Marilyn Jean Sumney in Vancrest spotlight this month

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

Marilyn Jean Sumney is in the Resident Spotlight at Vancrest this month. The newsletter says that Jean once raised 200 rose bushes. Being a switchboard operator was her favorite job. The newsletter continues: 

 

Jean was born on July 26. She grew up in this area graduating from Layfette Jackson school which is now Allen East. Jean enjoys the summertime and the warm weather that comes along with it the most. 

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ONU Observatory open tonight

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 3, 2017

The ONU Observatory will be open to the public from 8 until 10 p.m. tonight (Friday, March 3) when the crescent Moon will be high in the southwest to see Lunar features such as Posidonius Crater with its fissures and the area where Apollo 11 landed.

Mission commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle on July 20, 1969. They were the first two humans on the moon.
Other targets Friday include Venus, Mars, and deep-sky objects.
The ONU Astronomy Club welcomes people to stop by, look through the telescopes, and ask questions.

The observatory is located south of West Lincoln Avenue and east of Klingler Road

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