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January 2020

The ins and outs of pole vaulting

ONU's Maggie Krause has realized her potential
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

 Maggie Krause had heard it enough. She was sick and tired of coaches conveying to her the potential she had. The potential to attend college and compete in a sport at a very high level. 

For years, coaches from high school, colleges and clubs had told Krause she had all the tools to excel in the sport of pole vault. But for years, she cleared the same height, didn't hit the mark she aimed for and fought disappointment every step of the way.

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Chamber business of the year nominations accepted until Jan. 31

Winner announced at Feb. 19 annual meeting at The Inn
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invites nominations for the outstanding business of the year, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.

A printer-friendly nomination form is attached at the bottom of this story. The outstanding business will be recognized during the chamber’s annual meeting luncheon. It is at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 19, at The Inn at ONU.

Tickets for the meeting are $20 per person with reservations due by Saturday, Feb. 1. Nominations for business of the year are due Friday, Jan. 31.

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Hardin County University Club II scholarship deadline Feb. 1

$1,000 will be awarded to a Hardin County HS graduate now in college
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

The Hardin County University Club II announced that the club’s scholarship award applications deadline is Saturday, Feb. 1.

Each year University Club II awards one $1,000 scholarship to a junior or senior college student who has graduated from one of the schools of Hardin County.

Scholarship applications are available by emailing the Club’s Scholarship Chair, Marilyn Dulin, at [email protected]. 

The club has awarded scholarships since 1964 with the first scholarship totalling $100. The club has awarded more than $35,000 in scholarships to college students since that time.

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No Limit Nutrition ribbon cutting Jan. 31

The business opened earlier this winter at 117 E. Lincoln
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at noon, Friday, Jan. 31, at No Limit Nutrition, 117 E. Lincoln Ave., according to Deb Curlis, chamber director. 

The new business opened earlier this winter by partners Gina Murray and Cassandra Casiano.

No Limit offers healthy nutritious meal replacements including teas, energizing cocktails and protein snacks including over 45 different flavors of meal replacement shakes, energizing teas and other beverages under 250 calories. 

Business hours are Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The business phone number is 419-558-1227.

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Driver life-flighted to Columbus following Kenton accident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

The Hardin County sheriff's office is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash that occurred shortly after 1 p.m. on Jan. 23 at the intersection of State Route 309 East and County Road 175.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Corey Chrisman, 24, of Kenton pulled from County Road 175 into the path of a semi livestock hauler, driven by Garth Pearson, 28, of Coldwater. The Chrisman auto came to rest off the south side of 309.

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Outdoor Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

Ken Collins captured Ada winter wildlife on his camera eariler this week. A blue jay and squirrel were dining out in 20-degree weather. But at least the sun was out. It looks like corn is on the menu.

 

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$20,000 PPG Foundation grant expands ONU's TEAMS competition

Tests of Engineering, Aptitude, Mathematics and Science
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

Ohio Northern University has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the PPG Foundation on behalf of its coatings services facility located in Lima.

The funds will support the ONU Smull College of Engineering’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities by expanding participation in the TEAMS competition hosted by the college. 

With the grant funding, PPG will become the primary sponsor of the annual TEAMS (Tests of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science) competition.

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Crestview 2nd period burst beats Ada girls

Freshman Courtney Sumner led Ada with 12 points, sophomore Kirsten Poling scored 8, junior Miranda Wills added 6
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 24, 2020

By Cort Reynolds
CONVOY - Host Crestview bombed in a dozen triples and rode a 28-4 second period to a 75-37 victory over Ada in Northwest Conference girls basketball play Thursday night.

The Bulldog girls dropped to 5-12 overall and 0-5 in the NWC  after their fifth consecutive defeat. Meanwhile, the Lady Knights evened their records at 8-8 and 3-3 in the NWC with the victory.

Crestview led just 13-11 after the first period as Ada junior Kylie Acheson scored all five of her points to help keep the Bulldog girls close. But the Lady Knights blew it open with a huge second quarter to lead 41-15 at intermission. 

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Farm transition/succession workshop set for February

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2020

Auglaize and Hardin Counties Extension offices announced a two-day farm transition/succession workshop on Monday, Feb. 3, and Tuesday, Feb. 25. 

The workshop takes place at Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, 1210 Lima St., Kenton. Pre-registration is due Monday, Jan. 27. The cost is $30 per person. 

Participants must attend both days. Each day the program runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration at 9:30 a.m.  

One of Extension’s most knowledgeable individuals regarding farm transition is David Marrison from Coshocton County.  

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School board sets executive session Jan. 30

To evaluate superintendent, treasurer, to consider personnel issues and security arrangements
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2020

Ada school board will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, in executive session, according to Matt Gossman, board president.

The meeting will be to evaluate the superintendent and treasurer and to consider personnel issues. No action is anticipated following the session, according to Gossman.

On Jan. 9, the board reorganized for the year. To read that story click here.

Following its reorganization meeting, the board opened its regular January. The board meeting staff notes, not yet approved by the board, are attached at the bottom of this story.

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