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December 2017

Basketball: ONU 63, Mount Union 52

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

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.

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Basketball: ONU 86, Mount Union 82

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

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.

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Wrestling: ONU 28, Manchester 16

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

The Ohio Northern wrestling team won its first dual meet of the season as it defeated Manchester (Ind.) 28-16 Friday evening at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 1-2 on the season, while the Spartans fall to 1-2.

Freshman Jacob Thompson (West Mansfield/Triad) pinned his opponent in 3:48 at 174 pounds.

Heaveyweight Nate Barcaskey (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) pinned his opponent in 2:35.

Ohio Northern will return to action Dec. 18 at the Washington & Lee (Va.) Duals.

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Irwin Puckett, 1938 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

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.

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Historical Society to meet Monday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

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.

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Remembrance service Saturday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 8, 2017

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.

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Reich gains region scholar/athlete honor

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 8, 2017

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.

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Christmas Eve at Ada First United Methodist Church

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 8, 2017

Christmas Eve at Ada First United Methodist Church:

Christmas Eve morning worship at 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve Family Service at 5 p.m. in sanctuary

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service:
Pre-service music starts at 10:30 p.m. Service starts at 11 p.m.

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Christmas luncheon for seniors

Chance for school system to say "thank you"
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 8, 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.

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How do you say "Merry Christmas" in many languages?

ONU's multi-cultural dinner is an expression of the phrase
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 8, 2017

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.

• Dinner and crafts.

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