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ONU women's basketball team now ranked 21st in D3

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2016

Ohio Northern University, the No. 21 ranked women's basketball team in Division III, defeated Marietta 92-49 Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center to improve its win streak to nine.

ONU improved to 11-2 overall, 6-0 Ohio Athletic Conference, while Marietta fell to 9-4, 3-3.

Northern was led in the contest by seniors Karissa Steffas and Brooke Espenschied. Steffas recorded a game-high 16 points and eight rebounds, while Espenschied scored eight points and pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds.

Senior Carly Thomas and sophomore Amy Bullimore also scored in double figures, chipping in 10 points a piece.

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Amy Eddings Feb. 3 L.E.A.D. speaker in Kenton

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2016

Women L.E.A.D. presents "The Power of Risk Taking for Women Leaders." The speadker is Ada resident, Amy Eddings, former New York City public radio host of NPR's "All Things Considered" now owner of the Easter House Bed and Breakfast in Ada.

The program is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Stephen McCullough Conference Room.

Eddings recently traded a career in radio in New York City to be closer to family in rural Ohio. While she is experiencing life from a different angle, she has undertaken the challenge of changing careers midlife, taking news risks and embracing change.

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Powerball tickets hot items in cold January

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2016

Dean Rowe buys a powerball ticket from Mona Gossard at 302 Carry Out on Saturday evening. The store has been busy selling tickets all week for the record-setting payout. 

No one from Ada, or anywhere for that matter, won the Powerball. The next drawing is Wednesday with an expected prize of $1.3 billion. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Kenton Amateur Radio Club meets Jan. 25

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2016

The Kenton Amateur Radio Club will meet on Monday Jan. 25, at Henry’s Restaurant, 995 N. Detroit St., at the north edge of Kenton. Meal will be at 6 p.m. with the meeting to begin at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in amateur radio is welcome to attend.

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Jerry Crisenbery served in the Air Force in Germany

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2016

Jerry W. Crisenbery, age 76, died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at 2:19 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on Jan.18, 1939, in Van Wert County, Ohio to Lowell B. and Marjorie (Fronefield) Crisenbery who preceded him in death. He married Cheryl Combs and she survives in Ada, Ohio.

Jerry was a retired electrician having worked for Carey Electric and Tradesman International. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany. 

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Hardin Economic Development Committee meets at Ridgemont on Jan. 22

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2016

Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance Economic Development Committee and for those members who would like to participate on the committee will hold its first meeting of 2016 from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, at the new Ridgemont School in Mt. Victory.

"We are pleased by the invitation of the Ridgemont School District and Superintendent Emmy Beeson for hosting our meeting and providing a personal tour of the new state-of-the-art facility," said Jon Cross of the Alliance. 

Call 419-673-4131 to confirm your RSVP.

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