Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Want to hear WONB’s broadcast of the ONU men’s soccer game vs. Marietta on Tuesday at 7 p.m.? Tune in to 94.9 FM or listen online at wonb.net. You can also tune in on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to hear the ONU women’s soccer team face Otterbein in the OAC Tournament semifinals.
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
It was Spooktacular!
And, the little ones sang the banana song, which had something to do with bananas.
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The Ada Public Library sponsored a costume time for the younger youngsters on Tuesday morning, while the older kids enjoyed a costume time in the evening.
Day of the Dead more than just a remembrance of those no longer with us
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
By Monty Siekerman
News reports have mentioned Day of the Dead more often this year. Is this a new holiday coming to America? Can one really celebrate death? Even the local theatre now has "Happy Death Day" playing.
Not to be left behind, the ONU Latino Student Union held a celebration/ observance of Day of the Dead on Monday afternoon in Affinity Commons.
There were snacks and table decor that looked a lot like spooky Halloween decorations. Those who attended made papel picado, which are cutouts using tissue paper.
Plus, the uninitiated learned a little more about Day of the Dead.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
New officers of the Ada Kiwanis Club are (from left) Jack Jeffery, president; Joe Ferguson, vice president; Jon Umphress, secretary; and Brian Marshall, treasurer. The club supports many youth programs in the community.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
The current issue (November) of Ohio Cooperative Living magazine features a cover story about the dogs in training at ONU to be service dogs. Inside the magazine, the two-page spread tells about Polar Paws and how the puppies, when fully trained, will help people with disabilities.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
The Ohio Northern women's basketball team is ranked No. 7 in the D3Hoops.com preseason coaches poll.
The Polar Bears are coming off of a historical 2016-17 season which saw a run to the Elite 8 round of the NCAA III Tournament and the first ever undefeated regular season in school history.
Ohio Northern received 454 points in the poll.
Top three ranked are: Tufts, Mass; Christopher Newport, Va.; and Amherst, Mass.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Jennifer Pullen, Ph.D., ONU assistant professor of creative writing, is the featured speaker for a reading, reception, and question and answer time at an English department reading series program. The event, which is open to the public, will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Elzay Gallery.
Both her scholarly work and her fiction tend to focus on myths, fairy tales, and science fiction. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in several journals and anthologies.
The event is co-sponsored by the English department and Polaris literary magazine.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Blake Willeke, former president of Ada Future Farmers of America, received the American FFA degree at the national convention in Indianapolis.
Willeke is the son of Mike and Jodi Willeke of Ada and is currently attending the Ohio State University.
The American Degree is based on student projects, FFA activities, community service, scholarship and leadership. The degree was presented in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium with over 60,000 FFA members in attendance.
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Tickets for the Nov. 6 Town and Gown Banquet are available at four locations:
Quest Federal Credit Union
Liberty National Bank
McIntosh Center Information desk
ONU Office of Human Resources
The banquet celebrates the connection between Ada and Ohio Northern. A Distinguished Citizen award will be given and newcomers to the community will be welcomed. Doors open at 5:30. p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Tickets are $18.