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Neal Young hired as new ONU basketball coach

Neal Young has been named the head men's basketball coach at Ohio Northern. Young comes to ONU after winning three USA South titles in five seasons as head coach at Covenant (Ga.) College.

"I would like to thank Dr. DiBiasio and Tom Simmons as well as the rest of the hiring committee for this incredible opportunity," Young said. "My family and I are excited to get to Ada and begin the process of integrating ourselves into this community and investing in Polar Bear basketball."

He guided the Scots to a 79-47 record (a winning percentage of .627) and USA South titles in 2019, 2020 and 2022.

Poetry readings to be hosted by Alger Public Library

Two programs by Jessica Weyer Bentley

Author and poet Jessica Weyer Bentley will visit the Alger Public Library, 100 Wagner St., Alger, on April 12 and 13 for two poetry readings. The first reading will be for adults and the second will be for children.

Rita Rowe worked for Wilson Sporting Goods

Rita M. Rowe, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 11:36 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.  

Rita was born March 12, 1943 in Burlington, KY to the late Forest and Ethel (Quicksall) Sexton.  On April 26, 1960, Rita married Kelly L. Rowe and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1988.

Tap dancing feet at Freed Center

"Come and meet those dancing feet / On the avenue I'm taking you to / The Forty-Second Street." April 9 is the first performance of the musical 42nd Street at The Freed Center for the Performing Arts. Visit https://www.onu.edu/freed to purchase tickets. PHOTO from Ohio Northern University

Ada Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle reminder

Ada Exempted Village Schools text message reminder on April 8:

Doors will open and dinner will be served for the Ada Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle tomorrow (4/9) from 6 to 7 p.m. The main entrance will be the door on the far left side of the building. 

The raffle will begin at 7 p.m. No physical tickets were mailed out this year. The boosters will have printed check-in lists at the event and posted online.

There will be many fun games, activities and drawings so please bring cash to participate. The boosters would like to thank the community for their support of our student athletes and athletic programs!

Reminder: Park district board meets a week ahead in April

The park district board meeting has been moved to April 11 due to a scheduling conflict.

The board's meetings are one of many events and meetings listed at https://www.adaicon.com/calendar. 

To provide events of general community interest, updates and corrections, email [email protected]

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