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Men's soccer ranked No. 5 in NSCAA/Continental Tire preseason poll

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, August 13, 2013

By Andrew Korba

The Ohio Northern men's soccer team is ranked No. 5 in the 2013 NSCAA/Continental Tire Men's Division III preseason poll in voting conducted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.

The Polar Bears finished last season ranked No. 2 in the poll.

Defending national champion Messiah (Pa.) claimed the top spot, with Loras (Iowa) and Williams (Mass.) rounding out the top three.

Northern has now been nationally ranked in five of the past six seasons.

ONU will open its season on Aug. 30, when it faces Franklin (Ind.) at the Daniel Schuetz Community Classic at 8 pm.

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F&M Picnic: And the kiddie pedal pull winners are...

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 12, 2013

Ada's Kiwanis Club conducted the kiddie pedal pull at Saturday's Farmers' and Merchants' PIcnic. Here are the winners:

Class 1, age 3 & 4, 19 contestants

1st Rebecca Preston, Ada
2nd Eric Williams, Ada
3rd Reese Jordan, Alger
4th Keelan Kirwan, Rockwood, Ontario, Canada

Class 2, age 5 & 6, 26 contestants

1st Kennedy Jones, Ada
2nd Ethan Lawrence, Ada
3rd Mallorie Nelson,  Lafayette
4th Molly Nichols, Harrod

Class 3, Age 7 & 8, 19 Contestants

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A ringer!

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 12, 2013

The cane toss was a popular game at Saturday's F&M Picnic. Watch The Icon tomorrow for lots of photos.

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Natilyn and Ethan reign as princess and prince of F&M Picnic

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 12, 2013

Ada first grader, Natilyn McClain, reigned as princess of the 100th annual Ada Farmers' and Merchants' Picnic. The prince was Ada sixth grader Ethan Hull. Madilyn raised $2,466 and Ethan $2,076 as they topped all other contestants in money raised in the contest. 

Natilyn's sponsors were Three Brothers Pizza and 302 Carryout. Ethan's sponsors were Ohio Cart Parts and Amburgey's Construction.

Other contestants were, for prince: Trison Dalton, 3rd grader; for princess: Haley Clay, 3rd grader, Allison Dotson, 7th grader, Kia Hefner, 2nd grader, Madison McCoy, 3rd grader at Hardin Northern, and Madison Melton, 2nd grader.

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Police docket for August 5-11

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Monday, August 12, 2013

August 5


  • Handled Open Door Found on S Main St

  • Handled Suspicious Person Complaint on Orders

  • Handled Open Door Found on N Main St

  • Assist Other Agency
Traffic stop Warning for Speed
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Assist EMS on Turner
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Handled Suspicious Activity around the area of Main St & Liberty

August 6


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Apollo Career Center will issue $30 million in bonds

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, August 12, 2013

The Apollo Career Center announced today an upcoming $30 million bond offering. Those interested in learning more about the bond offering are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to be held Wednesday, Aug. 28,  at 6 p.m. at the Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Rd, Lima. 

Come and learn how to take part in a local investment opportunity and the financial opportunities open to you while supporting Apollo Career Center’s expansion and renovation project.

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