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Hardin court issues decision re Gerber v. ONU cross motions

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 30, 2024

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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Request for updated and additional community organization contacts

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, September 29, 2024

You'll find these 30 community organizations and churches and their contacts on AdaIcon.com/classifieds. Please send updates and additional organizations to [email protected].

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Ada girls soccer dominates Cougars

Posted by Staff on Sunday, September 29, 2024

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.

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Ada volleyball 2-1 at Cory Invite

Posted by Staff on Sunday, September 29, 2024

See photos by Mark Andreasen below
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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Jolliff leads Bulldog boys soccer to thrilling win over Kenton

Posted by Staff on Sunday, September 29, 2024

By Cort Reynolds

KENTON - The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team enjoyed a three-goal spurt and staved off a late rally to beat Hardin County rival Kenton 3-2 Saturday evening and spoil Senior Night for the Wildcats.

Ada senior Logan Jolliff scored two big second half goals to help lead the Bulldogs to the hard-fought win.

The Bulldogs tallied all three of their goals in an eight-minute frenzy late in the game to pull off the victory. All five goals in the match were scored after halftime.

Ada improved to 10-4 overall with the non-league victory.

Kenton dropped to 4-6-3 after losing the county rivalry battle.

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Mariann Marcella Royer taught at Upper Scioto Valley Schools

Posted by Staff on Saturday, September 28, 2024

Mariann Marcella Royer, age 92, of Roundhead, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on May 18, 1932, in Hardin County, Ohio to Marce and Mildred (Shirack) Wienken. On October 13, 1951, Mariann married Eugene Royer and he survives in Roundhead.

Also surviving are her three children: Julie Collins of Lima, Rick (Brenda) Royer and Sally (Gary) Newfer of Roundhead; daughter-in-law, Kristi Royer of Roundhead; eight grandchildren: Paige Collins, Spencer Collins, Garrett Royer, Willow Lowery, Noah Lowery, Bri (Wayne) Viera, Shawn DeLong and Caleb DeLong; and four great grandchildren. 

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