Ohio Northern University athletes are accomplished in the classroom as well as on the field or court. Many received OAC Academic All-Conference honors this spring. The award winners must be a sophomore or higher in class standing, maintain varsity status and have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.50, which at most schools qualifies one for the Deans List.
By Cort Reynolds
MASON - Ada senior Zach Beaschler won both of his matches Friday at the Div. II state tennis tournament to advance to the semifinals on a warm day at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason.
Beaschler (26-0) makes it to the state semifinals for the first time in his third appearance at the 16-player event.
The undefeated Bulldog will play fellow top seed Andrew Pregel of Cincinnati Indian Hill in one of two semis Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
“No more school” was the chant at Ada Schools on Friday afternoon, the last day of the 2917-18 academic year. By fall, most students will be glad to see the school doors open once again. Greeted by a sunny and warm day on Friday, some students raised their arms as though it was a victory, some unwrapped ice cream bars, but all seemed to be happy that school was out for the summer. (Monty Siekerman photos)
By Monty Siekerman
Dear Darling Boutique opened in Ada on Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended not by one but by two Chambers of Commerce. The Grand Opening continues Friday and Saturday.
On a beautiful Friday morning, co-owners Rayel Rose and Rachel Daley welcomed a large crowd at the ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Lu Cooke read a Governor’s Proclamation welcoming the new business.
LaCROSSE, Wis. — Junior Maddy Reed (Piketon) won the national title and sophomore Maggie Krause (Chagrin Falls/Kenston) earned All-America honors in the pole vault to lead Ohio Northern on the first day of the 2018 and in the pole vault at the NCAA III Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Thursday afternoon at Roger Harring Stadium.
Reed won her first title and is now a four-time All-American by clearing 3.95 meters.
Krause cleared 3.65 meters to finish tied for eighth.
Thomas E. Joseph, age 87, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 2:20 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on February 4, 1931 in Lima, Ohio to the late Cloyd and Edna (Cook) Joseph. On February 17, 1951 Thomas married Roberta J. Hawk and she preceded him in death on November 15, 2015.
Thomas retired in 1988 after working for 31 years as a machine operator for the Ford Motor Company, Lima Engine Plant. Thomas was a 1949 graduate of LaFayette-Jackson High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Thomas enjoyed thrift store hunting and collecting, reading and always had a story to tell. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
