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Ohio Northern alumni gatherings Feb. 25-27

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Ohio Northern Alumni have been invited to attend a Polar Bear Party during the weekend of Feb. 25-27. Across the country and virtually, alumni have opportunities to celebrate being a Polar Bear by reminiscing and connecting.

The Office of Alumni Egagement notes, "We will be celebrating in-person at events across the country and virtually where you are. You can host your own Polar Bear Weekend event at home with family and nearby friends, or hop on Facebook to join ONU’s virtual community online."

Virtual opportunities include:

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VFW Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cook Off, January 22

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The Ream McElroy VFW Post 9381 located at 2147 State Route 235 will host the Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff and DNA Karaoke on January 22.

  • Chili must be at the VFW by 4:45
  • Tasting will be from 5-6:30 p.m.
  • $5 to eat and judge chili
  • Karaoke from 7-11 p.m.

Chili cooks: please list all ingredients except spices for the safety of those with food allergies.

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Pillar of light explained

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, January 18, 2022

This "pillar of light" was seen by area residents on January 10 and beautifully photographed by P. Rae Staton on SR 235 between Ada and Bluffton. The phenomenon occurs when light at ground level is refracted by ice crystals suspended in the air. Cold, still conditions are required.

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Ada girls bury Gophers, 52-19

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Playing at home, the Ada High School girls basketball team put together a 22-0 run early in the first half and went on to beat Hardin County rival Ridgemont 52-19 in a match Monday night, January 17.

The Bulldog girls fell behind 4-0, then reeled off 22 unanswered points to take command. Ada led 35-13 at the half and was never threatened in playing its best game of the season.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 5-11 with the non-conference victory, while the Lady Gophers dropped to 3-11 after the lopsided loss.

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W. Thomas Crowe was a farmer

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 17, 2022

W. Thomas Crowe, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

He was born on February 25, 1940, in Lima, Ohio to the late William Daniel and Ruth (Thomas) Crowe.  On March 12, 1960, Tom married Sharon Sue Moore and she survives in Lima.

Tom was a farmer and a United Methodist Agricultural Missionary to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Alger.  Tom was a former member of the USV School Board.

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Oldfield, Baumgartner win at Sprint high school swim meet

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 17, 2022

With four girls winning races, the Ada High School swim teams competed well in the 10-team Colonel Crawford Sprint Invitational meet at Crestline on Saturday, January 15.

The Bulldog girls finished a strong fourth out of 10 teams, while the Ada boys came in sixth out of nine squads.

Upper Sandusky swept the boys and girls team titles.

"This was a sprint meet, so we got to try out a few new events and have fun with the lineups," said Ada head coach Katey Stuart. "Overall, everyone did a fantastic job, and we had a lot of great swims," she added.

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