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Angelic bear

While its familiar to spot an angel atop a Christmas tree, in Ada, it's customary to place a polar bear on top of the tree. This one is in the ONU marketing department office.

ONU named to 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll

Ohio Northern University has been named to the 2014 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.

Daniel A. DiBiasio, ONU president, said, “Assisting the community has always been a tradition and part of our mission at ONU, and the University takes great pride in serving the village of Ada and beyond. We want our students to understand that responsible citizenship and service to one’s community are critical.”

Police arrest two at Regal Beagle

Michael Harnishfeger, Ada police chief, provided the Icon with the Ada police call logs from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7. They are provided in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

Ada students enjoy an "open lunch" period on Thursday

Ada students have an open lunch opportunity on Thursday. Here's how it works:

Open lunch for students in grades 9-12 will begin at 11:40 a.m. and end at 1:30 p.m. All students must exit the building through the doors at Door 17 (end of high school hallway).

Students will be required to sign out at this location. Dismissal will be staggered in an effort to make the sign-out process more efficient (Juniors/ Seniors called at 11:30 a.m., Sophomores 11:35 a.m. Freshman 11:40 a.m..

December concerts featuring ONU Jazz Band, Wind and Symphony Orchestras

The Ohio Northern University Department of Music closes out the year with an ONU Jazz Band concert on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. and a performance by the ONU Wind and Symphony Orchestras on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Both shows will be held at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts.

A walk in the park

Nothing quite like a walk in the park at night - especially in December. Here's a look at the Christmas lights in the Ada Depot Park. CLICK FOR A VIDEO OF A WALK THROUGH THE PARK.

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