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Here's a crazy Ada photo story

Check out the photos and see for yourself
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, December 31, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
People must think that the people of Ada are crazy.

The Ada Icon caught many of our local residents and ONU students and employees dressed in unusual ways during the year.

Take a gander at these 2017 Ada Icon photos and judge for yourself. Have aliens landed and taken up residency in the Village of Ada?

One might think so. We begin with Joel Luecke as Mr. Banana, but he's helping with the Colleges Against Cancer at Relay for Life...or so he said. Check out some of the other outlandish Ada folks and see if you recognize them (maybe you are pictured).

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ONU men win tourney

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, December 31, 2017

GALLATIN, Tenn. — Ohio Northern roared back from a 14-point first half deficit to post an impressive 88-75 men's basketball victory over Keene State (N.H.) at the Music City Classic on Saturday afternoon at Volunteer State (Tenn.) Community College's Pickel Field House.

The Polar Bears (8-3 overall) were led by and senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) with 32 points and seven rebounds.

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ONU women win tourney

Ada's Tori Wyss sinks 2 free throws
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, December 31, 2017

SPRINGFIELD — Junior Jenna Dirksen (Beavercreek/Carroll) was named the tournament Most Valuable Player as she led the No. 14-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 63-43 victory over Wittenberg on Saturday afternoon in the championship game of the Kiwanis Holiday Classic at Pam Evans Smith Arena.

The Polar Bears improve to 10-1 overall, while the Tigers drop to 7-7 on the season.

Dirksen and senior Lindsey Black (Urbana/Graham) were each named to the All-Tournament team for Ohio Northern.

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Boys' bball: Mustangs edge Ada at end

Girls' bball: Late rally lifts Mustangs over Ada girls
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, December 30, 2017

Mustangs edge Ada at end
By Cort Reynolds

WAYNESFIELD - Allen East broke away from a halftime tie to post a 52-47 win over rival Ada in the third-place game of the inaugural Border Battle boys basketball tournament in Waynesfield Saturday afternoon.

The Bulldogs fell to 2-7 with the loss, while the Mustangs improved to 3-5 after the victory. Their win avenged a 40-32 loss at rival Ada 15 days earlier.

Cold shooting from the floor by both teams matched the weather outside, but AE shot accurately beyond the arc and at the foul line to provide the difference.

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Jon Urich, 1940 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 30, 2017

Jon F. Urich, age 77, died on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 12:36 a.m. at Bridge Hopice Care Center, Findlay. 

          He was born on October 10, 1940 in Hardin County, Ohio to Bertram and Ivaleen (Epley) Urich who preceded him in death. 

          Jon grew up in Ada where for years his friendly mannerisms and enthusiasm for sports made him a loved and familiar sight around town.  He was proud of his lifetime pass to ONU athletic events.  He valued his friendships with ONU and Ada High School athletes, coaching staff, and with members of the County Line Church of the Brethren.

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Icon takes a trip to the library

Here's a view of some of the events at the library in 2017
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, December 30, 2017

NOTE: Open the attachment below for lots of library photos.

By Monty Siekerman
It used to be libraries were book depositories, borrow a book and return it.

They were places to read the latest magazines and newspapers, as well. Not anymore.

Libraries continue those services, but have added programming, many events for children from 0-5 on up to crocheting and quilting.

So, here’s a look at a few of the many activities at the Ada Public Library in 2017. The library celebrated its centennial, welcomed a new director, and began a major addition and renovation in the year that now closes.

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Bulldog boys fall at Tigers

Ethan Swaney leads Bulldogs with 17 points
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 29, 2017

By Cort Reynolds
WAYNESFIELD - Tournament host Waynesfield-Goshen used a second half rally to defeat Ada 62-56 in the semifinals of the first-ever Border Battle boys basketball event Friday night.  

The Bulldogs fall to 2-6 and into the third-place game Saturday afternoon with the loss. Meanwhile, Waynesfield earned its first win to advance to the finals Saturday night with a 1-6 mark.

Ada led 35-33 at halftime, but managed only 21 second half points while the Tigers netted 29. W-G took a 49-45 lead on the strength of a 16-10 third quarter, and finished with a 13-11 fourth period.

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Library board to meet

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 29, 2017

The Ada Public Library board of trustees will be at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, for a reorganization meeting. The regular January board meeting will follow. The meetings are open to the public.

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Larry E Hollon, 1952 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 29, 2017

Larry E. Hollon, age 65, died on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 9:19 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

          He was born on February 17, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Noah G. and Anna Belle (Hall) Hollon.  On April 12, 1975 Larry married Coleen K. Stone and she survives in Alger. 

          Larry retired from truck driving.  He was a member of the Cornerstone Church Lima Campus.  Larry loved his family.  His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his world.

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ONU Women 67, Hanover 60

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 29, 2017

SPRINGFIELD — Senior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) recorded her fifth double-double of the season to lead the No. 14-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 67-60 victory over Hanover (Ind.) in the opening round of the Kiwanis Holdiay Classic on Friday afternoon.

The Polar Bears improve to 9-1 on the year after posting their ninth consecutive victory, while the Panthers drop to 6-4.

Bullimore tallied a game-high 21 points and added a game-best 15 rebounds to lead the way for ONU.

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