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April 2017

Library Parachute Play Thursday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Ada Public Library will sponsor a Parachute Play on the lawn from 3:30-4:30 p.m.on Thursday. The event is for children K-5.

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DZs doin' good

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Sisters of Delta Zeta sorority picked up litter along both sides of SR 235 for a mile just north of Ada on Wednesday afternoon. It was a hot job with the temperature of 82 at the time just a few degrees below the record high for April 26. Here, they hold up part of the "loot" of rubbish that ne'er-do-wells tossed from their vehicles. When you travel the clean looking roadside, you can thank these ladies (from left) Monica Foutty, Storm Smith, Gabby Molgaard, and Kayla Baxendell for a job well done.

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Brit Rowe to speak in Tiffin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Brit Rowe, associate professor of art and design, has been selected to speak at the scholarship and learning conference at Tiffin University May 22-23.

The conference theme focuses on strategies that educators use to engage and understand their students inside and outside of the classroom.

Speakers will discuss active learning strategies, assessment, community engagement, project based learning, global environment and other topics.

Prof. Rowe has headed up a Grafik Intervention, which examines how graphic designers use their skills and knowledge to draw attention to the problem of urban decay by using various strategies for community-based graphic design.

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Meredith Marshall receives $1,000 Liberty National Bank scholarship

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Meredith Marshall, a 2017 Ada High School graduate, is one of two students who will receive a $1,000 scholarship through Liberty National Bank's scholarship fund, according to Ronald Zimmerly, president and CEO of the bank.

She will be a freshman at Otterbein University this fall, majoring in Chemistry. She is the daughter of Bryan and Colleen Marshall of Ada.

The second student is Alaura Jacobs, a 2017 Riverside High School graduate. Alaura will be a freshman at Rhodes State College this fall, majoring in Nursing. She is the daughter of Angela and Randy Hersh of Lima.

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Grand opening Saturday for downtown's newest business

Past, Present and Primed opens at 117 S. Main
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
A sister duo is opening a store on South Main with a grand opening slated for Saturday.

Past, Present & Primed is the new venture of Kortney Melton and her sister Jessie Caskie at 117 S. Main across from Liberty National Bank. The open house is set for 9-6 Saturday.

The business features unique home decor, refinished and painted furniture, and floral arrangements. They will also take custom orders on furniture pieces and florals.

Kortney has previously been selling furniture in Findlay, and Jessie is currently a wedding planner and the floral arranger in the store. The store will also rent wedding props.

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ONU Greek students step up for community service

It's a Night to Shine event
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Community service is at the core of Greek life at Ohio Northern. Greek students recently gave several local children with special needs the chance to be a king or a queen in their own right.

Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is a special worldwide event that began in 2014 as a way to celebrate those with special needs by giving them a classic prom experience, something many of them never have the chance to experience otherwise.

The Lima First Assembly of God Church was one of the original 44 sites to participate in the event, and ONU’s Greek students have been involved from the start.

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The "Last Lecture"

Dave Retterer, Ph.D., retires from his day job after 38 years at ONU
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Dave Retterer gave "The Last Lecture" on Tuesday afternoon in McIntosh Center. Retterer, Ph.D., is retiring from his day job but will continue his duties as mayor.

He began teaching at Ohio Northern 38 years ago in the math and computer science department, which then was part of the College of Arts and Sciences. It's now part of the College of Engineering.

Engineering sponsored a senior design showcase on Tuesday, thus many alumni returned to campus to judge the projects and attend a reception for their former, and in many cases, favorite professor.

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Sheriff deputies interact with youth

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Hardin County sheriff deputies are involved with youth. Deputy Isaac Woltz speaks to students in his daughter's kindergarten class about public safety at Lincoln Elementary School in Findlay. And, Deputy Tate Peterson plays in a game of pick up basketball during recess at Upper Scioto Valley Schools.
Sheriff Keith Everhart said, "This is what serving the public and youth is all about. These deputies have kind hearts."

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ONU men's tennis loses

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Ohio Northern men's tennis team battled back from an early deficit on Tuesday afternoon, but was unable to clinch the victory and fell 5-4 to Concordia (Mich.).

The Polar Bears are now 11-9 overall.

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ONU baseball wins 2

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, April 26, 2017

The Ohio Northern baseball team swept Kalamazoo (Mich.) 3-1, 4-3 at home on Tuesday afternoon in a non-conference twinbill.

The Polar Bears improve to 18-17 overall, while the Hornets fall to 22-10.

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