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Latest Celtics history article by Cort Reynolds

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, August 31, 2018

 

The latest installemnt of Cort Reynolds' history week articles for SB Nation  
celticsblog.com, A memoriam for Boston Hall of Fame guard JoJo White, who passed away in January. Check it out:

https://www.celticsblog.com/2018/1/17/16900386/fond-memories-of-jo-jo-wh...

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What are you reading?

Here's some reading recommendations from Jane Ward
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 31, 2018

By Darlene Bowers
The Ada Public Library and the Ada Icon have teamed up to share favorite books from readers of all ages all over the region. Now is the perfect time to check out the new library renovation (if you haven’t already) and check out some books. Check the Ada Icon frequently to see who is reading what and grab some ideas for your next reading adventure.

"You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That's the only thing you should be trying to control."

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Beams in place

College of Engineering building changes daily
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 31, 2018

Note: You can check out the current progress of the College of Engineering building through the live webcam feed - click here.

Workmen begin attaching flooring to the three-story College of Engineering building under construction on the ONU campus. The steel beams are in place.

The $30 million project is on schedule to open in a year. The building will accommodate twice as many engineering students compared to the current Biggs Engineering building, which opened in 1972. Engineering courses were first offered at ONU in 1881.

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Isn't this recyclable?

Where to recycle items not accepted by Ada's curbside recycling
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, August 31, 2018

By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Part 6 of the Icon's recycling series

Where can you take items that your curbside recycling will not take? There are a surprising number of items that are recyclable, which Ada's curbside recycling service does not currently accept.

There may be additional locations in Ada where recycled items may be collected. If any of these are omitted from this story, please notify us at [email protected] and we will add that information.

Here is a list of the more common items that can be recycled elsewhere:

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Ada boys win as Poling scores hat trick

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, August 30, 2018

Story by Cort Reynolds - photos by Vickie Garmon
OLD FORT - The visiting Ada boys soccer team defeated Old Fort 4-1 Thursday evening.

Sophomore Jacob Poling scored three goals to pace the Bulldogs to victory, which upped their record to 2-2.

Junior Skylar Williams added the other goal.

Jon Allen, Isaac Spar, Brendan Sheridan and William Jolliff each registered an assist for Ada.

Junior keeper Drew Hadley made 10 saves in goal.

Ada (1-2 home) plays host to NCOSA foe Cory-Rawson Thursday, September 13. Their NWC match at Spencerville scheduled for August 25 was postponed.

The Bulldog reserves host Lincolnview Sept. 4.

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Wilson gives ONU a perk

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, August 30, 2018

Talk about the perks of having great neighbors. When the Polar Bears take to the field on Saturday evening, they will be one of only three schools in the country that get to use the newest Wilson football, the Wilson GST Prime, before its release.

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ONU football opens 124th season at home Saturday evening

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Thursday, August 30, 2018

Saturday's Contest: Ohio Northern will kickoff its 124th season of football on Saturday in the season opener of the 2018 season for both teams. ONU is 533-492-36 in his first 123 seasons, a winning percentage of .518. ONU is 19-5 in its last 24 season openers and is 65-53-5 all-time in its 123 previous season openers.

ONU Head Coach Dean Paul: Paul is in his 15th season at ONU with a 96-48 record. Paul is ONU's all-time winningest coach in ONU football history. He is 135-60 in 18 seasons overall and is 1-0 against AC.

AC head coach Jim Deere: Deere is in his 9th season at AC with a 52-30 record. He is 0-1 against ONU.

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She was the first-ever festival queen

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 30, 2018

Lee Crouse passed this photograph on to the Icon. It's Sherri Wince, who was the first-ever Harvest and Herb Festival queen. The year was 1986.

The queen candidates that year, in addition to Sherri, were Debbie West, Kerri Reiter, Bridgett Sutherly, Jane Napier and LeAnn Compton.

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Mackenzie Wills anticipates another great tennis year at ONU

She topped the 'Bears last season in overall wins (43), went 25-6 against conference opponents
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 30, 2018

Mackenzie Wills of Ada is a member of the ONU tennis team again this year. She topped the Polar Bears last season in overall wins (43), singles victories (23), and doubles victories (20). She has an 83-33 career mark overall, including a 25-6 record against conference opponents.

She is a junior pharmaceutical major, having won two letters so far in women’s tennis.

Coach Scott Wills stated, "Mackenzie made great strides last year in developing her all-court game to complement her strong defensive skills, which can make her a tough out. We'll need her to continue to build on her strong doubles instincts."

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Harvest and Herb Fest' next up on Ada's fall calendar

Saturday, Sept. 15, includes several new features
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, August 30, 2018

The next big event on Ada's calendar is the 33rd annual Ada Area Chamber of Commerce's Harvest and Herb Festival in downtown Ada, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.

This year’s festival is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 15. As in past year’s, it will fill Ada’s Main Street from Highland to College.

The festival has 180 spaces available for vendors and so far over 130 spaces are signed-up. Crafters are encouraged to register as soon as possible to insure a booth.

Booths are 12 feet wide by 8 feet deep and are available while they last.

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