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Barnes named OAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 10, 2012

By Andrew Korba

Junior Jeremy Barnes has been named OAC Men's Soccer Player of the week.

Barnes tallied four goals for the Polar Bears in three games this past week.

He notched his first goal of the season on Tuesday as Northern defeated Anderson (Ind.) by a 3-0 score.

On Friday aginst Defiance, Barnes scored his second goal in the 80th minute off of a free kick as ONU won 5-1.

Against No. 13 Carnegie Mellon (Pa.) on Saturday, Barnes scored both goals for ONU as the Polar Bears dropped a tough 3-2 decision.

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Video game lending service offered by public library

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 10, 2012

The Ada Public Library is now lending video games for Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii. Library patrons ages 18 and older may check out up to two games per household. Games may be borrrowed for one week.

According to the library staff, the game selection will change every few months so check often.

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The stories it could tell

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 10, 2012

Although the First United Methodist Church building is gone, its bell remains on the church site as a reminder of the congregation of many Ada generations. The bell was cast in 1887.

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Ada defeats Columbus Grove 55-21 in two-night bout

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 10, 2012

Check out the photos at the bottom of this story.

By Levi Klingler

After a flash of lightning led officials to eventually postpone Friday night's game at War Memorial Stadium to Saturday night, the Ada Bulldogs pulled off another conference win over the Columbus Grove Bulldogs in a two-night spectacular, 55-21. Ada's record now stands at 3-0 (2-0 NWC) with Grove's loss putting them at 2-1 (1-1 NWC).

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Red Cross recruitment classes begin in late September

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, September 10, 2012

With hurricane season fully underway and tornadoes, flooding and home fires an ever-present threat, the American Red Cross is asking the public to consider learning more about becoming a disaster volunteer this year.

“Having a trained, prepared, and ready-to-help team of volunteers is one of the most valuable resources a community can rely on when disaster strikes,” said Brenda Mead, Emergency Services Manager for the American Red Cross in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties.  “Often, it takes a disaster, such as Hurricane Isaac, to remind people that volunteers are needed.”

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Linda K. Long died in Piqua Nursing Home

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, September 8, 2012

Linda K. Long, 60, died at 9:25 a.m. Sept. 4, 2012, at Heartland of Piqua Nursing Home.

She was born April 14, 1952, in Lima to Raymond L. and Wilma Jean Hall Long, who preceded her in death.

Miss Long was an interior designer.

Survivors include a sister, Sue Tribbett, of Piqua; a nephew, Jeffery Tribbett, of Anna; a great-niece, Breonna Tribbett; and an aunt, Leah Staley, of Lima.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond E. Long; a sister, Katherine Hughes; a brother-in-law, Richard Tribbett; and an aunt, Marie Hawley.

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