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Polar Bears open season with 31-24 win over Washington (Mo.)

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, September 6, 2014

By Tim Glon

Ohio Northern overcame a nightmarish start and an early 17-0 deficit to defeat Washington (Mo.) 31-24 in the 2014 season opener on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Francis Field.

The Polar Bears (1-0 overall) rolled up 492 yards of total offense and held the ball for more than 35 minutes after struggling mightily in the first 17 minutes of the game.

Junior tailback Justin Magazine rushed 28 times for a career-high 154 yards and a score and junior receiver/kick returner Devon Price caught eight passes for 130 yards and a TD and finished with 220 all-purpose yards to lead the Polar Bear offense.

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Funeral service for Marzell Burrell, 100, on Sept. 4

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, September 6, 2014

Marzell Burrell, 100, died Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 4:45 a.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. She was born on October 3, 1913 in Adamsville, Ala. to William Walter and Molly (Turner) Eaton. On January 3, 1930 she married Floyd J. Burrell and he died on February 28, 1979.

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Russell Brown was former mayor of Dunkirk

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, September 6, 2014

Russell J. Brown, 84, died on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on June 26, 1930 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to Estel and Clara (Baldridge) Brown and they preceded him in death. He was formerly married to Wanda J. Gossman from 1950 to 1975 and she died on August 8, 2014. In July of 1978, he married Rose Anna Ball in Virginia and she died on June 14, 2013.

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ONU featured in The Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 379 Colleges: 2015 Edition’

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, September 5, 2014

 Ohio Northern University is once again featured as one of the nation’s top schools in The Princeton Review’s annual college guide, “The Best 379 Colleges: 2015 Edition.” ONU also is one of the 158 institutions that The Princeton Review recommends in the “Best of the Midwest” section of its website feature, “2015 Best Colleges by Region.”

“We are pleased that this student survey again places ONU among the best universities in the country,” said Daniel A. DiBiasio, Ohio Northern University president. “This is reflective of the quality of our programs and personnel and the appreciation our students have for excellence.”

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Kiwanis purchases pediatric trauma bags for EMS

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 5, 2014

Heather Cox called the 43rd meeting (September 2, 2014) of the 2013–2014 Kiwanis Club to order at 12 noon in McIntosh Center, ONU.

The invocation was offered by Jon Umphress.

The birthdays of members Jolene Bailey (August 23) and Marilyn Green (September 7) were noted.

The wedding anniversaries of Mike and Ann Hood (August 21, 1976), Craig and Heather Cox (August 21, 1999), Dave and Kelly MacDonald (August 22, 1999) and Mark and Julie Shull (August 28, 1955) were also noted.

The presentation to the Ada-Liberty EMS for pediatric bears and kits was held last week.

A card was sent to Sandy Neely for her recent surgery.

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History in the making

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, September 4, 2014

Some witnesses called it the story of the century in Ada. On Sept. 4 the 18,000-pound steeple (9 tons) was put in place 54 feet above ground level at the First United Methodist Church. Over 200 persons, including church members and Ada residents, watched the 45-minute process. The top of the steeple is 91 feet above the ground. Watch for lots of photos and videos coming.

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