ALLIANCE — The No. 15-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team used a balanced offensive scoring attack to claim its seventh straight victory as they defeated Mount Union 63-52 at the MAAC on Saturday afternoon.
The Polar Bears improve to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings, while the Purple Raiders drop to 3-5, 1-2.
Senior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) scored a game-best 15 points, added four rebounds and three blocks, while senior Lindsey Black (Urbana/Graham) chipped in 10 points for ONU.
Junior Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) used a 30-point effort, while senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) flirted with a triple-double to lead the Ohio Northern men's basketball team to an 86-82 victory over visiting Mount Union on Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center.
The Polar Bears improve to 5-2 overall and stand atop the Ohio Athletic Conference standings as the only remaining undefeated team at 3-0 in conference play, while the Purple Raiders drop to 6-2, 2-1.
Irwin Puckett, age 79, died on Friday, December 08, 2017 at 7:29 a.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, Ohio.
He was born on January 9, 1938 in Bonanza, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Susie (Manual) Puckett. On April 10, 1963 Irwin married Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2015.
All of those interested in helping form the Ada Historical Society are invited to the.next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at the Ada Public Library. Future projects, displays, and collecting historical material will be among the topics discussed.
Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes will hold its 14th annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave. Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. A short memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. A time of sharing and light refreshments will follow.
Senior Hannah Reich (Howell, Mich.) added to her impressive resume during the 2017 season as she was named a First Team Scholar All-North/Central Region honoree by the United Soccer Coaches.
The senior was one of only two athletes from the Ohio Athletic Conference to be named a Scholar All-Region honoree and the only member of the OAC to be named first team.
She was also named an Academic All-OAC awardee in 2017.
By Monty Siekerman
The Ada Schools welcomed 230 senior citizens to the 26th annual Christmas luncheon, which included a visit from Santa, and concluded with a performance by the Varsity Singers and High School Choir.
The festive occasion was an opportunity for the school system to say "thank you" for all that the seniors have done for the school in the past and continue to do.
The cheerleaders handled the coat-check while the boys and girls varsity basketball teams were the servers. The meal included roasted turkey and all of the trimmings.
The many cultures of Ada - on the ONU campus - got together on Tuesday to celebrate Christmas.
Monty Siekerman shares these photos of the party.
• Below - Briana White goes through the buffet line at an ONU multicultural dinner and Christmas party on Tuesday evening at Affinity Commons. The party included a time to be with friends during the holiday, a gingerbread house making contest, and crafts.
• A time to socialize with friends before heading home in all directions during break.
