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Michael Simmons qualifies for finals of 3,000-meter steeplechase at NCAA III Championships

By Andrew Korba

Senior Michael Simmons finished fifth in his heat to qualify for the finals of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA III Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Thursday night at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

The top five from each heat, plus the next four best times advanced to the finals, which will be run on Saturday at 3:10 p.m. (EST).

"Michael handled his first experience at the championships extremely well," said head coach Jason Maus. "He ran a very clean and smart race and made his moves when he needed to put himself in a comfortable position."

Simmons crossed the finish line in 9:06.96.

Things get Epic at Ada Theatre this week

Epic (PG) begins showing at Ada Theatre on Friday, May 24 and running through Thursday, June 6.

The animated movie is based on William Joyce's childrens book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs.

Showtimes:

Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. and 9:10 p.m,.

Saturday & Sunday matinee 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Shows daily at 7 p.m.

Ticket Prices
1:30  and 7 p.m. shows 2D -  $4
4 p.m. and  9:10 p.m.  shows in 3D are $6.

New Leaf open Memorial Day 9-3

New Leaf Landscape/Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235 Ada, is open Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day), from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Center offers a wide selection of Memorial Day items:

• Geraniums
• Bedding plants
• Urns and planters
• Cemetery saddles
• Vases and wreaths
• Silk flower bushes.

ADA STORE:
419-634-0351
www.newleafgc.com

KENTON STORE:
419-675-2718

ONU senior interns this summer at Community Health Professionals

Kyle Rex is an Ohio Northern University senior currently interning at Community Health Professionals.  The fit is a good one for this pharmacy business major from Napoleon, Ohio.  His hybrid major combines primarily courses in business with pharmacy science classes.  For Rex his concentration is marketing.

Working 20 hours a week at CHP over the course of this summer, Rex is starting out his internship with a focus on marketing and fundraising, specifically for the CHP hospice benefit fund.  The fund assists those with limited means to have access to hospice services.

It doesn't seem that long ago

Members of the 1978 Ada High School girls' basketball team - Class A Ohio champions, were inducted into the Hardin County Sports Hall on May 18. This is the first time the team has gathered for a reunion. Read the story below for more details.

Front row, from left, Vicki Oates, Head coach Sharon Pitts, Linda Bischoff, Anna Wright, Teri Stahl, Donna Hall.  Back from left, Chris Binkley Jodi Kindle, Judy Long, Lori Klingler, Lynn Coe, Kathy Decker, Stephanie Pitts and Richard Williamson.

Police docket for May 13 - May 19

May 13

  • Handled Suspicious Person Complaint on Ream St
  • Assist EMS on N Johnson St

  • Handled Possible Theft Complaint on E Lincoln
  • Handled Vandalism Complaint on Franklin Ave
  • Handled Fight Complaint on S Simon 
Report taken for Theft

May 14


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