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ONU men's, women's lacrosse teams to open inaugural season Feb. 27 with double header

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 17, 2016

By Tim Glon

| 2016 Men's Lacrosse Schedule | 2016 Women's Lacrosse Schedule |

The Ohio Northern men's and women's lacrosse teams will open their inaugural seasons with a double header on Saturday, Feb. 27, at Dial-Roberson Stadium.

The Polar Bear men, under the guidance of Nat St. Laurent, will play the first-ever game in program history at 1 p.m. against Franciscan.

The Polar Bear women will follow with their first-ever contest at 4 p.m. against Olivet (Mich.) under head coach Beth Hemminger.

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Ada Alumni Association will hold bowling fundraiser for Amelia Griffin

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 17, 2016

The Ada Alumni Association will hold a "Bowling for Amelia" fundraiser at Norada Lanes, from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, according to Kurt Klingler, of the alumni assocation.

The event benefits Amelia Griffin and her family.

Klingler said that at least one player on each team must be an Ada High School graduate.

This is an adult event featuring:
• 3 games of bowling with t-shirts for teams
• $50 per team (of two)
• Food and drink available for purchase
• Scotch doubles teams

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The Jason Bishop Show coming to Freed Center stage

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 15, 2016

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present “The Jason Bishop Show” on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 4 p.m.

Bishop is an international award-winning illusionist who was the youngest person to win the Magician’s Alliance of Eastern States Stage Award and one of the youngest people to compete in the Society of American Magicians World-Class competition.

From his breathtaking double levitation to his cutting edge op-art and plasma illusions, Bishop features stunning and original state-of-the-art magic.

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Bob Szuch, headquartered in Ada, manages four Raymond James offices

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 15, 2016

Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles featuring business and industry located in Grass Run Industrial Park.

Story and photo by Monty Siekerman
This interview with Bob Szuch took place on the fourth trading day of the new year when the stock market was tanking in the U.S. and around the world. One would think a broker's phone would be ringing off the hook.

"Sell, before I lose more money."
"Buy, the prices are low."

But all was relatively quiet that morning in Bob's office, which is located in Grass Run Industrial Park.

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Hospitable polar bears

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 15, 2016

ONU's Mortar Board and Kappa Alpha Theta organizations presented stuffed polar bears to more than 100 patients at Hardin Memorial Hospital. The money to purchase the polar bears was raised through a Reindeer Run sponsored by the groups. It was their second year helping the Hardin County Hospital. (From ONU Instagram)

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Village Voice: Sidewalks + Ice + Cold Temps = What do I do?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 15, 2016

While some people may look forward to snow covered trees and lawns, many of us dread icy sidewalks once the temperatures sink lower and lower.

Ada Codified Ordinance 521.06 does require walks to be kept free from snow and ice, by either the owner or the occupant of the property.

Many people start applying rock salt at the first sign of precipitation and cold temperatures. Rock salt, which is primarily sodium chloride, tends to be on the less expensive side of deicers. However, rock salt can harm pets, plants, grass, and trees.

Rock salt can also cause the sidewalks to begin breaking down, depending on the composition of the concrete used during construction.

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