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January 2020

Meet ONU's Innovation Fellows

Four engineering students selected for prestigious award
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2020

Four Ohio Northern University students have been selected as University Innovation Fellows (UIF) by Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design.

The students, who are enrolled in ONU’s Smull College of Engineering, are Andrew Bergmann of Grandview Heights, Ohio; Katelyn Keckler of Brunswick, Ohio; Matthew Opara of Findlay, Ohio; and Cassandra Stuber of Lima, Ohio.

The University Innovation Fellows program is designed to encourage student participants to further develop the design-thinking, innovation and creativity to make the most of their college experiences and succeed in their career pursuits.

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Two last-shot basketball nail-biters

ONU women win one; men lose one
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2020

Two nail-biters: ONU women win one - ONU men lose one. Here are the details:

Freshman Brynn Serbin (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) played well past her years late in Ohio Northern's game against Otterbein Wednesday night. She tallied the final five points, as the Polar Bears eeked past the Cardinals 51-50. 

The victory improved Northern to 12-4 on the season and 6-3 in Ohio Athletic Conference play. The loss dropped Otterbein to 9-7 overall and 4-5 in conference action.

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Ada sophomores visit Apollo on Friday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, January 23, 2020

Ada High School sophomores will be among 700 sophomores in Apollo Career Center's 11-member district will be visiting Apollo during 411Blast, Friday, Jan. 24. 

AHS students will attend Apollo from 12:15 to 1:50 p.m.

The day exposes students to possibilities and paths available for their career and/or college success.

Students choose two programs of interest and then spend one-half day visiting those labs, meeting the instructors and participating in fun, interactive demos and activities. 

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Vermillion 4th quarter barrage beats Bulldog boys

Crestview comes to town on Friday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 22, 2020

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Visiting Arlington reeled off 15 unanswered points to start the fourth quarter, and the Red Devils went on to post a 62-44 victory over pesky Ada in non-league boys basketball action Tuesday night.

The Bulldogs closed the third period on a 7-2 run to inch within 40-33. But then Red Devil senior point guard Jaret Vermillion nailed consecutive three-pointers to start a personal 16-point quarter and ignite the decisive flurry.

The Devils buried 11 three-pointers to pull away down the stretch and post their fourth straight win.

Ada fell to 6-9 with the defeat, while Arlington improved to 12-4 with the victory.

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Ada properties moving fast 

Demand is especially high for single-family homes in the $80,000 to $150,000 price range
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 22, 2020

By Barbara Lockard
Becky Neville exclaimed that the real estate market in Ada in 2019 was, “like everywhere else…fantastic!” She should know. Neville, a realtor with Century 21 Sunway, has been in the business since 1983 serving an area that includes Hardin, Allen, Putnam and Hancock Counties.  

“Ada is unique because of the university,” Neville said.  She went on to explain that there is a demand for student housing so there are a lot of investors buying rental property, including some larger, multi-family units.  

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Gary Hauenstein worked at JM Sealts for 30 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Gary Eugene Hauenstein, 69, died Jan. 21, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System, Emergency Room.  

Gary was born Nov. 21, 1950, in Allen County, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Lucille (Klingler) Hauenstein. On June 26, 1976, he married Joyce Michel Hauenstein who survives.

Gary served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict where he received numerous medals. He worked at JM Sealts for 30 years, Eley Excavating for a few years and since 2008 has been a millwright at High'sWelding, Inc. Gary was a lifetime farmer, starting as a child working on the family farm and instilled the love of farming into his son, Matthew.  

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Calling all Ada youth soccer players

Online registration for spring play now open
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Online registration is now open through Monday, Feb. 10, for sign-up to participate in the Ada spring soccer season.

Here’s what you need to know:

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14 players score in ONU women's win

It's an 84-56 victory over Marietta
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 21, 2020

he Ohio Northern women's basketball team had 14 student-athletes register points in its 84-56 win against Marietta in front of nearly 900 fans in the first game of Saturday's Cystic Fibrosis doubleheader at the ONU Sports Center.

Sophomore Jaidyn Hale's (Lima/Bath) 11 points led the Polar Bears' (11-4 overall, 5-3 OAC) balanced scoring attack. Junior Sydney Ward (Columbus/Arlington) and senior Abby Weeks (West Chester/Mount Notre Dame) each scored 10 points.

Additionally, freshman Brynn Serbin (Pittsburgh, Pa./North Allegheny) chipped in eight points, five assists, and three rebounds. Serbin had a game-best +/- of 23.

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2020 Ada event dates announced

Starting with sweet treats on Feb. 14 at Liberty National Bank
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Many 2020 event dates for Ada were announced at the January Ada Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Those dates and other business announcements made at the meeting follow:

Heather Cox, Liberty Bank, said that sweet treats will be offered to the public on Friday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Jamie Hall, village of Ada, said that the village has received certification for the new municipal building elevator. 

Jesse Purcell, director of Chamber and Tourism with the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, announced the alliance’s annual meeting and award dinner is Thursday, Feb. 27, at McIntosh Center. Watch the Icon for ticket information.

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Lady Bulldogs victimized by early Gopher spurt    

Ada travels to Crestview on Thursday
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, January 21, 2020

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - Visiting Ridgemont raced to an 11-0 lead and went on to post a 60-36 win over Hardin County rival Ada in non-league girls basketball action on a rare Monday night game.

The Bulldog girls dropped to 5-11 after the defeat, while the Lady Gophers improved to 5-9 with the surprisingly lopsided victory.

"It was super disappointing; we came out super flat," admitted Ada second-year head coach Morgan Bass. "We talked about effort and attitude, two things we can control, at halftime.

"The second half was better but there is no excuse for the start," she continued. "It's frustrating."

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