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ONU legends Helen Ludwig, D'Artis Jones to be named to 2014 Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame Class

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

Ohio Northern women's athletics pioneer Helen Ludwig and former ONU men's basketball NCAA Player of the Year D'Artis Jones will be inducted into Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2014 in May.

Ludwig and Jones will join former men's basketball coach Joe Campoli and Ohio Northern's 1993 men's basketball team as recent inductees into the prestigious Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame.

Eight former players, five coaches, an official and a pioneer for women's college athletics will have their names added to the distinguished group of honorees.

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Closer than you think

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

So, you think you know Ada. Okay, name the location of this image. For extra credit, can you reveal the phrase above the image? For the answers, click here.

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So, you think you know Ada?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

So, you think you know Ada. Okay, where do find this image? Hint: It's a bulldog footprint. Second question: If you can name the location of the print, name the statement painted above it.

The statement reads: "Ada Pride Starts Here." You will find the image on the building behind the Ada schools.

 

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Nothing happening in Ada in July and August? Think again, check the Ada Highlights

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 1, 2013

Anyone who thinks that nothing happens in Ada is the summer, think again. Here's a list of community events in July and August.

The Ada Icon compiles this bi-monthly calendar for the Ada Community Improvement Corp. (CIC). The CIC distributes it free by request. To receive the calendar via e-mail contact [email protected]. We'll add you to the e-mail list. A printer-friendly version of this calendar is an attachment to this story.

To include an event in the September-October calendar send information by Aug. 20 to [email protected]

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Lincoln Highway 100th celebration

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, June 29, 2013

Three members of Ada's Lincoln Highway Committee, Jimmy Wilson, Angela Polachek and Deb Curlis had a table set up with some Ada memorabilia and some of the Lincoln Highway flags during the Lincoln Highway old car visit last week.

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Lincoln Highway visit

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, June 29, 2013

Earlier this week Lincoln Highway old car buffs stopped in Ada during a tour commemorating the 100th anniversary of the highway. Two cars in the photo are owned by a Columbus man who drove through part of Ohio to South Bend. Other car owners stopping in Ada were from Ontario and Canton. Ada's Lincoln Highway was active during the day. Committee members  had a table set up with some Ada memorabilia and some of the Lincoln Highway flags. (Alisa Ambrecht photo)

 

 

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