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Aftermath of the fire on E. North Ave

Photo by Ken Collins
Posted by Beth Downing on Saturday, January 7, 2017

Dennis "Doc" Garbrecht was listed in fair condition Saturday evening at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus following a fire at his home, 301 E. North Ave., on Thursday morning. His wife, Peg, who was also home at the time, was uninjured.

The fire began in the laundry room, but what ignited the fire has not been determined yet. The two-story home was a total loss.
Four fire departments responded to the fire in very cold weather, battling the blaze for five hours. The Garbrechts were alerted to a fire by a smoke detector.

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Girls’ basketball: Ada falls to red-hot Crestview

Ada travels to Kenton on Saturday
Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, January 6, 2017

BY CORT REYNOLDS

ADA - A two-week layoff did nothing to dull the shooting eye of the Crestview girls basketball team.

The visiting Lady Knights shot over 60 percent from the field and also employed a tough defense to stifle Ada 75-35 and record a convincing Northwest Conference victory Thursday night.

The Lady Bulldogs had their three-game win streak snapped as they fell to 4-4 overall and 0-3 in NWC action. Crestview improved to 4-4 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with their third consecutive victory.

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Men’s ball: ONU comes up short against Otterbein

Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, January 6, 2017

BY CALEB SCOTT

ADA — A late effort by the Ohio Northern men's basketball team came up short as Northern fell 60-50 to Otterbein Wednesday evening at the Rike Center.

The Polar Bears fall to 5-7 overall and 3-2 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Cardinals move to 6-6, 2-3.

Northern was led offensively by senior Devon Allen (Lima/Senior) with a team high 13 points and a game-high five assists.

Senior Konnor Baker (Ada) chipped in 11 points and added six rebounds.

Senior Aron Thress (Lancaster/Amanda Clearcreek) grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds to lead Northern defensively.

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Lena Smith 1929-2017

Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, January 6, 2017

Lena Smith, age 87 went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2017 at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton, Ohio. She was born on March 8, 1929 in Bell County, Kentucky.

Lena was a homemaker and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of LaFayette.

Surviving are two sons: Jabe (Jenny) Smith of Corbin, KY and Theodore "Ted" (Margaret) Smith of Harrod; two daughters: Ora (Ellis) Puckett of Alger and Pat (Terry) Kessinger of Centertown, KY; and seventeen grandchildren,thirteen great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

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ONU women remain perfect after beating Otterbein

Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, January 6, 2017

BY CALEB SCOTT

ADA — The No. 15 ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team used a strong second half to defeat Otterbein 78-61 Wednesday evening at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears remain perfect, improving to 12-0 overall and 5-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while the Cardinals fall to 5-7, 1-4.

Senior Britt Lauck (Lima/Shawnee) led Northern offensively with a game-high 17 points, while junior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) tallied her second double-double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

Junior Courtney Cramer (Arcadia) and sophomore Jenna Dirksen (Beavercreek/Carroll) each added 12 points for the Polar Bears.

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Two ONU alum have work in University of Findlay art show

Ed Corle and Laura Barnhardt Corle
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 6, 2017

FROM ONU ART AND DESIGN FACEBOOK - Two Ohio Northern University graduates are displaying their recent work during the University of Findlay’s annual Art Department Faculty Exhibit.

The show opens Jan. 11 and runs through Feb. 3 at the Lea Gallery.

Exhibiting their works are Ed Corle (BFA ’78), associate professor of art who teaches ceramics, sculpture and three-dimensional design, and Laura Barnhardt Corle (BFA ’77), an adjunct instructor who teaches watercolors.

Image: by Laura Corle (BFA ’77)

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