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September 2018

Still time to join Ada Friends - open to K through 8th graders

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Ada Friends is open to Ada Students from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

"The registration deadline has past, but we has several unmatched college students excited to become Bigs so we will be accepting applications on a rolling basis," said Kara Dilts of Friends.

Registration was sent to Ada Schools  in a paper packet format. The organization's Our kick-off party is Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Chapel at Ohio Northern University from 4:30-6 p.m. This will be the first time the new Bigs and Littles will meet.

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What are you reading?

"The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zac" is Amelia Alexander's favorite book at the moment
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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.

“I knew the risks. All part of being on the quiz bowl team. Not everyone makes it back alive.”
― Brian Katcher, The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak

Amelia Alexander, 13, grade 8 Ada Schools, lifelong Ada resident

"The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak," by Brian Katcher is Amelia Alexander’s favorite book.

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Ada Music Boosters plan first-ever craft show

Vendor registration deadline is Monday; the show is Oct. 20
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

The Ada Music Boosters will hold a craft show Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Ada High School gym.

The show is open to the community from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $3.  For booth information, contact Lori Poling at [email protected]. Potential crafters may also open the printer-friendly booth application form at the bottom of the story.

Booth reservations are due by Monday, Oct. 1. A single booth is $35.

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Carie Dotson wins Junior Civic Club 50-50

Harvest and Herb ticket winner
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Carie Dotson  is the Ada Junior Civic League 50-50 Harvest & Herb ticket winner.  The annual fresh pecan sale is underway currently. Contact Jamie Wills at 419-236-4254 if interested in ordering. The club thanks the community for its continued support. 

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ONU volleyball now 11-3 with win

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS — Juniors Chelsea Huppert and McKenna Jordan combined for 31 kills to lead No. 16-ranked Ohio Northern to a 25-23, 19-25, 25-20, 25-15 volleyball victory at John Carroll on Tuesday night at the DeCarlo Center.

The Polar Bears (11-3 overall) have now won their Ohio Athletic Conference opener for an impressive 25th consecutive season.

The Blue Streaks fall to 10-4, 0-1.

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Women’s soccer wins again

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

The Ohio Northern women's soccer team completed the non-conference portion of its schedule with a 2-0 victory over Wittenberg at Kerscher Stadium on Tuesday night.

 

The Polar Bears have won six straight matches, improving to 6-2-0 on the season. The Tigers fall to 2-5-2.

Sophomore Jenna Fuller (Countryside, Ill./Lyons Township) netted two goals to lead the Polar Bears. She has now scored in five consecutive matches, with eight goals in that span.

Junior goalie Meagan Grierson (Miamisburg) saved the lone Wittenberg shot on goal to earn her 26th career shutout.

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Pirates defeat Ada boys

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - The Ada boys soccer team lost at Northwest Conference foe Bluffton 4-1 under the lights Tuesday night.

Ada fell to 5-4 overall and 1-1 in the NWC with the defeat. The league-leading Pirates improved to 7-1-3 and 4-0 in the NWC with the victory.

Chris Reyes scored the lone Bulldog goal off of an assist from Brendan Sheridan.

Ada keeper Drew Hadley made 15 saves in goal.

The Bulldogs host NCOSA foe Riverdale Thursday night.

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Lady Bulldog NWC win streak ended by Knights

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, September 26, 2018

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - The Ada volleyball team had its 19-match Northwest Conference win streak snapped by visiting Crestview in a competitive sweep Tuesday night.

The Lady Bulldog spikers drop to 10-8 and 3-1 in the NWC after the 25-18, 25-23, 25-21 loss. Crestview improved to 9-3 and 4-1 in NWC play with the victory.

It was the first Ada league loss since the final match of the 2015 season vs. Columbus Grove. The purple and gold had won 26 of their last 27 NWC matches.

"We just were not able to finish sets," said Ada head coach Kyleigh Tabor. "We had leads early in the last two sets.

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Assistant swim coach named

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, September 25, 2018

 Neda Ghoroghi is in her first season an assistant men's and women's swimming and diving coach at Ohio Northern University. 

 

She comes to ONU after serving as an assistant swimming coach at the Miami Shores Aquatics Center in Miami (Fla.).

Ghoroghi has experience in multiple leadership roles including teaching swimming at the college, recreation, and club levels. She taught swimming at Central Michigan University and the University of Central Florida before joining Miami Shores.

She graduated with a master's degree in 2017 from Central Michigan University where she majored in Sport Administration.

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Cranmer golfer of week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Ohio Northern sophomore Lydia Cranmer was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the Week. Cranmer fired a final round career-low 74 to win Medalist honors and lead the Ohio Northern women's golf team to victory at the 8-team Bluffton Fall Classic Saturday and Sunday. The Polar Bears are 19-1 overall.

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