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ONU men and women defeat 'Berg

Wyss led the Polar Bears with a team-high 12 rebounds and three steals
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, February 14, 2019

ONU women's and men's basketball teams both defeated Heidelberg on Feb. 13. Those game stories follow.

Women's game
The Ohio Northern women's basketball team sent the program's Class of 2019 student-athletes out in style Wednesday evening, toppling Ohio Athletic Conference foe Heidelberg 53-45 inside the ONU Sports Center on Senior Night.

The Polar Bears improve to 12-12 overall and 6-11 against the conference circuit with the victory. More importantly, Northern moves into a two-way tie for seventh place with Wilmington in the OAC standings and can secure their spot in the conference tournament Saturday with a win at Muskingum.

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Two Polar Bears receive OAC honors

Posted by LizGH on Thursday, February 14, 2019

Senior All-American Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week for the week of February 6-12.

Bruns averaged 29 points, 11.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game last week as the Polar Bears (5-18 overall, 1-15 OAC) defeated Otterbein 75-70 and lost at John Carroll 90-71.

Against Otterbein, he scored 33 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked four shots and followed that up with a 25-point, 11-rebound, 4-block performance at JCU.

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In top 100

Bluffton Hospital recognized as a 2019 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital.

This award is one of the industry’s most significant designations of performance excellence.

Bluffton Hospital is a licensed 25-bed, short-term acute care facility providing a full range of services including inpatient medical care, 24-hour emergency care, outpatient surgery, women’s care, cosmetic services and diagnostic services. The facility also features a Level 1 obstetrics unit and several physician specialty clinics, including a pelvic pain center.

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2.1 inches of snow

48-degree temperature range
Posted by Icon K on Wednesday, February 13, 2019

The area experienced a 48-degree temperature range in the past week. A high of 59 was recorded on Feb. 7 and a low of 11 two days later, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

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An Ada Valentine's Day question

How many golden-plus wedding anniversaries have you celebrated?
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Important note: If we've missed you, please email us at [email protected]. Give your name and marriage date. We will add you to our list immediately!

The Icon asked Don Traxler to consider an almost impossible Valentine's Day assignment.

"Don, compile a list of married couples in the Ada community who have reached the golden anniversary level and beyond."

He rose to the task and provided a list of couples who fit that description. They follow:

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Non-traditional, last-minute gifts for your valentine

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 13, 2019

In a panic for a non-traditional, last-minute Valentine's Day gift? Stop in at The Inn at ONU's gift shop. There are items for the women and men in your life. Here's a polar bear hand bag created by Darlene Bowers. The next photo shows wall art by Les Thede. Both are local area artisans.

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