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ReStore makeover featured in winter newsletter

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 28, 2016

ReStore begins 2016 with a makeover: new paint and, most importantly, a new floor.

That makeover is featured in the winter ReStore newsletter, which is an attachment at the bottom of this story.

The old floor — unattractive and unsafe — was replaced with new multicolor linoleum, textured for additional stability. “It looks nice and it feels good when you walk on it,” said Dana Walters, ReStore director. “We don’t have to trip over the loose tiles.”

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Requiem for Roger's snowman

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 28, 2016

Photos and story by Ken Collins
Warmer temperatures on Sunday were the kiss of death for snowmen in Ada.  And so we present a "Requiem for Roger's Snowman."

Roger says his snowman was over seven feet tall originally.  Now it is nowhere near that tall, and the carrot nose, hat, and scarf lie scattered on the ground. 

More photos below -

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Lacrosse comes in like a polar bear

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 28, 2016

The snow was off the playing field, piled along the sidelines, at Dial-Roberson stadium on Saturday afternoon for the inaugural men's lacrosse game against Franciscan, an Ohio college near Pittsburgh. ONU, with an all-freshman team drew blood first, making for a happy home team and crowd of about 200 spectators. Then, the Polar Bears scored the second, third, and fourth points making the score 4-0 before the half. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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ONU men's lacrosse defeats Franciscan 19-4 in first-ever varsity contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 28, 2016

By Tim Glon

Freshman Steven Slagle scored two goals and dished out six assists to lead the Ohio Northern men's lacrosse team to a dominating 19-4 victory over Franciscan in ONU's inaugural varsity contest on Saturday afternoon at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bears (1-0) also got four goals and two assists from freshman Max Weese.

The Barons (0-1) got two goals from Dan McCartney in their season opener.

Freshman Peter Hardt scored the first two goals in Ohio Northern history, finding the back of the net at the 12:10 and 10:57 marks of the first period. Fittingly, the first goal was assisted by Weese and the second goal by Slagle.

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Open house at 7303 Clum Road, Harrod, on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, February 27, 2016

Real Living CCR Realtors will hold an open house at 7303 Clum Road, Harrod, from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 28, according to Lisa Wenger, realtor.

For information about the listing call Wenger at 419-231-1823.

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Need a snow shovel?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 26, 2016

There are plenty of snow shovels remaining at Dollar General due to the lack of snow this winter.

Many Adaites are happy for the milder winter this year after the last two years of arctic blasts and deep, long-lasting snow cover. Temperatures in the 60s are predicted for Sunday. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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