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September 2024

US News ranks ONU as best value in Midwest

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Ohio Northern University as offering the best value of any college in the Midwest for 2025.

In the publication’s 2025 Best Regional Colleges Midwest list, ONU moved up two places from 2024. The best value rankings are based on a school's academic quality and the net cost of attendance. 

In overall rankings, the Ohio Northern is #2 in the Midwest and #1 in Ohio.

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Ada volleyball falls to 1st-place Vikings

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The Ada High School volleyball team lost in straight sets to visiting league leader Leipsic in a Blanchard Valley Conference match Monday evening, September 23.

The Bulldogs fell to 6-7 overall and 2-4 in the BVC after the 25-21, 25-11, 25-15 defeat.  

Leipsic improved to 14-0 overall and 6-0 in BVC play with the win. Liberty-Benton is second in the BVC at 5-0 as the only other league unbeaten.

“We played really hard,” said Ada head coach Kyleigh Woodruff. “I thought our defense played well, we had some great digs. Each set we had one bad run we could not get out of.”

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Bulldog boys soccer blanks Pioneers

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 24, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA - The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team defeated non-conference foe Lima Temple Christian 2-0 in a road match Monday evening, September 23.

Ada improved to 8-4 overall with the shutout victory. The Pioneers dropped to 2-6-2 after the defeat.

Bulldog senior Nathan Williams and sophomore Andrew Allen netted the Ada goals.

The contest was scoreless in the first half and for much of the second half before the Bulldogs broke through.

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Ada Church of Christ Disciples to host musical groups

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 23, 2024

Two special musical performances are scheduled at the Ada Church of Christ Disciples, 316 S. Main St.

  • A Gospel Hymn Sing will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28.
  • Pearly Gates will perform at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 27.

The Hymn sing will include Heart Song, One Voice, Dee Runion, Ken Ziegler, Susan Wildman, Stan Kline, All 4 Him, Miss Amanda, Jake Reel, Louise and Russ McMillian, Ernie Pagel and the Gospel Praise Gathering Choir.

For more information, call TGMA at 419-934-5456.

 

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Lloyd A. Miller served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 23, 2024

Lloyd A. Miller, age 91, of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  

He was born on September 14, 1933 in Painesville, Ohio to the late Raymond and Margaret (Anspach) Miller.  On April 22, 1958 Lloyd married Ilene Salsbury and she preceded him in death on December 14, 2000.  Lloyd later married Doris J. Honecker on November 22, 2001 and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2010. 

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September 24-26 schedule for Healthwise mobile clinic

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 23, 2024

The ONU Healthwise mobile clinic is heading out on the road September 24-26 with the following schedule. For more information, call the pharmacy at 419-772-3784.

Dunkirk Community Center, Tuesday

  • September 24 - 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Hardin County YMCA, Wednesday

  • September 25 - 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Alger Food Pantry, Wednesday

  • September 25 - 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Agape Ministries, Thursday

  • September 26 - 12:00-2:00 p.m.
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Kickin' it for Cancer fundraiser by Bulldog girls soccer, Oct. 5

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 23, 2024

6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5

The Ada High School girls soccer team is inviting the public to the Kickin it for Cancer soccer game against Kenton on Saturday, October 5.

The team plans on having events that night to help raise funds for Hardin County Not By Choice Outreach. The Kenton Girls Soccer team is partnering with the Bulldgos for this event: "We invite cancer survivors or those battling cancer to come on out as we will recognize your fight at halftime of the game.

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Smart ways to winterize your pool

Posted by Staff on Sunday, September 22, 2024

By Casey Heilman
Allen SWCD District Administrator  

As the hot weather of summer starts to cool down, many of those who  own a swimming pool are preparing to winterize or take them down. Because the water used in them is treated with chemicals, it is important  that they are drained properly.  

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Weekend Doctor: Pain Awareness Month

Posted by Staff on Saturday, September 21, 2024

By Jenn Reese, BSH, MBA
Director, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Why is Pain Awareness Important?
With an increased focus on pain awareness this month, pain management care team members are dedicated to educating the community on the impact of chronic pain. The purpose of highlighting pain awareness is to instill a greater understanding among healthcare professionals, individuals, and families who are struggling with pain management. The same applies to the business community, legislators, and the general public, as pain is a serious public health issue. 

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Ada football posts strong win vs. Panthers

Posted by Staff on Saturday, September 21, 2024

ABOVE) Home turf excitement at War Memorial Stadium 

By Cort Reynolds

ADA __ Playing at home, the Ada High School football team posted one of its best wins in years with a 35-20 triumph over solid Blanchard Valley Conference foe McComb on a warm Friday night, September 20.

Ada held the Panthers scoreless in the second half and scored 14 points after intermission to pull away from a nip-and-tuck battle. 

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