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No. 5 Men's Soccer advances to first ever NCAA III tournament championship with 3-2 victory over No. 7 Williams (Mass.)

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, November 30, 2012

The No. 5 Ohio Northern men's soccer team advanced to their first ever NCAA III Tournament Championship, topping No. 7 Williams (Mass.) by a 3-2 score on Friday afternoon at Blossom Soccer Stadium in San Antonio, Texas.

The Polar Bears improve to 25-2-0 on the season, while Ephs conclude their season at 16-2-4.

Ohio Northern will now face No. 1 Messiah (Pa.) at 2:30 pm EST on Saturday.

Senior Nate Bascom scored at the 15:04 mark for his 56th career goal. His 56 goals now tie him with current ONU head coach Brent Ridenour for the most in school history.

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Lots of holiday activities on Ada school December calendar

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, November 30, 2012

The holiday season arrived in Ada this week.  The Ada schools will host several holiday-related events this month.  Here's the schedule:

Senior Citizens Luncheon - noon, Wednesday Dec. 5. Call the school to make reservations.

4th/5th Grade Musical - 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6th in the auditorium. Admission is free.

Holiday Concert - 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17 in the auditorium. Admission is free. 

 

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Icon accepting letters to Santa Claus

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, November 30, 2012

The Ada Icon welcomes letters to Santa Claus from children of all ages. The letters may be emailed to [email protected] and will be published here on the Icon. 

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Matt Fleming wins Elite 89 Award for NCAA Division III men's soccer championships

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, November 30, 2012

Junior defenseman Matt Fleming has been named the recipient of the Elite 89 Award for the 2012 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championships.

The Elite 89, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers.

The Elite 89 is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's Championships.

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BVHS BVHS Receives $6,000 grant from the Community Foundation

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Thursday, November 29, 2012

Blanchard Valley Health System has been awarded a grant of $6,000 from the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation to support an Advance Directives Summit for area businesses, civic groups, social service agencies and religious organizations.

The funds were made available from the Findlay Industries, Inc. Fund, The Schaefer Fund, OHM Corporation Fund and the Madeleine Thomas Schneider Fund.

Currently, fewer than 20 percent of patients admitted to Blanchard Valley Hospital and Bluffton Hospital have advance directives such as a health care power of attorney and/or a living will.

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Miss Ohio 2012 sendoff celebration to be held at Ohio Northern University

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 29, 2012

 

Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts will be the site of a Miss Ohio 2012 sendoff celebration in honor of Elissa McCracken, ONU student and current Miss Ohio, on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m.

The celebration will feature a performance from McCracken, who also will preview several select items from her Miss America apparel. In addition, seven other pageant contestants are scheduled to perform, including Ohio Northern students Layne Schneider, Miss Crystal Lake and a senior communication arts major from Dayton, Ohio, and Kelsey Barrett, Miss West Central Ohio and a freshman theatre arts major from Wapakoneta, Ohio.

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