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League of Women Voters hosts forum on journalism

6:30 p.m. on October 1, Lima Public Library

The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area will hold an informational, hour-long forum, "How Journalism  Works" on Tuesday, October 1.

Dr. Shane Tilton, an  Associate Professor of Writing and Multimedia Studies at Ohio Northern University, will discuss why journalism is still important, especially when we get information from fragmented sources, and how journalism works as a cornerstone for society.

The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area is part of a national non-partisan  organization founded in 1920 that encourages citizens to take an active and informed role  in government.

Novelist Scott Morris featured in guest appearance at ONU

October 1 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Wilson Center Elzay Gallery of Art, 503 S Gilbert St.

Novelist Scott Morris will present a lecture and a reading from the manuscript of his novel, Gaine’s Green, on October 1. 

The lecture, "Cormac McCarthy's Big Gamble writing The Road," will examine which deep human truths McCarthy believed would survive even when the world appears to have ended. The event is free and open to the public.

Both events will be followed by Q & A sessions, and the reading will be followed by a book signing.

Hardin court issues decision re Gerber v. ONU cross motions

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Hardin County Common Pleas Court filed a September 12 decision regarding cross motions for summary judgment in the Scott Gerber case No. 2023 1107 CVH vs. Ohio Northern University, et al. Hardin County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein has decided that a jury must decide on the case.

Gerber, who was a tenured professor at the Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law, was removed from a classroom at the end of Spring semester 2023 and his employment was terminated. In subsequent legal proceedings, Gerber has asserted that he was fired for his reporting of alleged illegal hiring procedures involving diversity, equity and inclusion guidelines. The University has asserted that Gerber was fired for behavior problems that negatively impacted faculty and staff members.

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Ada girls soccer dominates Cougars

By Cort Reynolds

ADA – The host Ada High School girls soccer team dismantled winless non-league foe Van Wert 10-0 Saturday afternoon, September 28, to celebrate Senior Day in style at War Memorial Stadium.

Ada poured in seven first half goals to clinch the verdict early. Senior Karley Wagner authored a hat trick and passed out two assists to pace the onslaught.

Lexi Poling scored twice in the first half while Wagner, Alyssa Nau, Kenley Poling, Alex Gibson and Jillian Allison all found the net once before intermission.

The Bulldogs improved to 7-6 overall with the lopsided victory. The Cougars fell to 0-13 after the loss.

Ada volleyball 2-1 at Cory Invite

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By Cort Reynolds

RAWSON – The Ada High School volleyball team finished fifth at the eight-team Cory-Rawson Invitational tournament on Saturday, September 28, by winning their last two matches.

Ada improved its record to 9-9 after the busy day.

The Bulldogs lost their first match to Holgate after taking the first set 25-14. Holgate came back to win the final two sets 26-24, 25-20 to advance to the semifinals.

Senior libero Bassitt mustered 20 digs to pace the defense.

Sophomore setter Jaylin St. Laurent passed out 21 assists, came up with 10 digs and dealt a pair of aces.

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