Dr. Steven Spangler, professor of astronomy and physics at the University of Iowa, will be the Ohio Northern University Distinguished Lecturer of Plasma Physics in room 107 in the Meyer Hall of Science on Monday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m.
The Distinguished Lecturer of Plasma Physics Series is intended to share with the larger scientific community the exciting recent advances in plasma physics. The event is free and open to the public.
Spangler’s lecture will focus on the Sun in the year of solar maximum. He will describe various solar phenomena, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections, that cause problems on the Earth.
The Ohio Northern football team will open its 2013 season under ninth-year head coach Dean Paul on Sept. 7 against Alfred (N.Y.) in a 1 pm contest at Dial-Roberson Stadium.
The Saxons are of the Empire 8 Conference and posted a 6-4 record last season.
The Polar Bears will also play host to defending national champion Mount Union on Oct. 5 at 1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Weekend will feature a home game with Marietta at 1:30 on Oct. 19.
ONU will also host John Carroll at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and Otterbein at 1 p.m. on Nov. 16.
Richland Manor has received high marks from family members in customer satisfaction, as recently measured by the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA). The health campus scored an impressive 91.38 percent in overall family satisfaction, with the statewide average being 85.6 percent.
The Ada Icon’s newest advertiser is ExchangeCore Web Services with an office in Lima. The company offers website design and development services for individuals and businesses.
According to Joe Meyer of ExchangeCore, “We also provide several web hosting options for anyone who is looking to publish their site to the web.”
ExchangeCore is operated by Meyer, a 2011 Bluffton University graduate who holds a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology. His partner, Christopher Hougard, works with clients in Milwaukee, Wisc.
The Buy Ada First Committee, an ad hoc group consisting of local business people and residents, will hold the community’s second cash mob on Tuesday, March 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. The location, which is a prominent Main Street business, will be revealed soon.
“Last year the Buy Ada First Committee hosted its first ever Cash Mob in October at Reicherts,” said Heather Cox, of the committee. “It was very successful and we want to continue promoting our local businesses and the Ada community.”
Sarah Crawford baked a batch of winning cupcakes to take home the Ada Public Library's Chocolate Bake-Off blue ribbon at the Feb. 12 event. The panel of judges included Chris Vermillion, Deb Curlis, and Chanda Smith. Lucky judges!
