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Women's basketball moves up to No. 9 in sixth weekly D3Hoops.com poll

By Tim Glon

The Ohio Northern women's basketball team moved up three more spots to a season-high ranking of No. 9 in the sixth weekly D3hoops.com poll.

The Polar Bears received 412 votes in the poll, 76 more than the 336 they received in last week's poll.

DePauw (Ind.) stayed at the top of the poll with 623 points and 24 of the 25 first place votes, Calvin (Mich) is ranked second with 574 points and the remaining first place vote and Washington (Mo.) is third with 567 points.

ONU was ranked No. 12 in last week's poll, was No. 15 in the fourth poll, was No. 17 in the third poll, was No. 20 in the second poll and was No. 24 in the first poll.

Police docket for Dec. 31 - Jan. 6

Dec. 31

  • Handled suspicious noise complaint on college
  • Report taken for theft on E Lincoln
  • Handled suspicious vehicle complaint on Lincoln
  • Handled well being check on Edwards
  • Handled non injury accident at Main & Lincoln, report taken
  • Report taken for theft
  • Assist EMS on N Main St

Jan. 1

First week of new year, daily highs just above freezing

The first week of the new year experienced highs slightly above freezing and lows in mostly in the teens. Here's the report from Guy Verhoff, Icon weather observer.
Date  Maximum  Minimum Prec.
1          31              14
2          22                5
3          28              12           trace
4          27              16
5          36              17
6          35              26
7          35              21

Mary VanAtta was Ada real estate agent; worked in Ada schools and at ONU

Mary J. VanAtta, 80, died at 4:43 p.m. Jan. 4, 2013, at her residence in Ada.

She was born Oct. 29, 1932, in Saginaw, Mich., to Bert E. and Frances A. Portwine Francisco, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 10, 1951, she married Lloyd C. VanAtta, who survives in Ada.

Mrs. VanAtta worked at Ohio Northern University, Ada Exempted Village School District and was a successful real estate agent. She graduated from Alpena High School in the Class of 1950.

She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church and Sugar Grove United Methodist Women. Her generous spirit was displayed by volunteering for Lima Memorial Health System and Hardin County Hospice of Kenton.

Bob Asher owned "This and That Shop"

Charles "Bob" Asher, 77, died at 9:46 p.m. Jan. 3, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born June 29, 1935, in Hyden, Ky., to Charlie and Polly Maggard Asher, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 24, 1953, he married Alberta Kimbler, who survives in Alger. They were married for 59 years.

Mr. Asher was self-employed as owner of the furniture store This & That Shop, Ada. He had also worked at B.F. Goodrich. He was an Army veteran serving from 1954 to 1956, and with the Army Reserves until 1960. He was a member of the Coon Hunters Kennel Club, Harrod.

Ada Water Works Plant

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How many Ada residents can identify this building? It's the old Ada waterworks plant. It was located east of the railroad depot. (From the collection of Leland Crouse)

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