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ONU women’s ball rolls over Castleton

Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, December 30, 2016

BY CALEB SCOTT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Senior Britt Lauck (Lima/Shawnee) scored a game high 17 points as she led the No. 17-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 60-36 victory over Castleton (Vt.) on the first day of the Music City Classic held in Nashville, Tenn.

The Polar Bears remain perfect on the season and move to 10-0, while the Spartans fall to 6-3.

Lauck scored 17 points, while shooting 5-of-6 from the 3-point line and added two rebounds and two assists to lead the Polar Bears offensively.

Junior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) chipped in 11 points and pulled down four rebounds.

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Season review: ONU women post 13th consecutive winning soccer season

Posted by Beth Downing on Friday, December 30, 2016

BY CALEB SCOTT

ADA — The Ohio Northern women's soccer team posted its 13th consecutive winning season in 2016 under 13th-year head coach Mark Batman.

The Polar Bears posted a 15-4-0 record and went 8-1-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference, while winning the OAC Regular Season title and advancing to the OAC Tournament Championship finals for the second consecutive season.

This was the 11th consecutive season Ohio Northern has qualified for the OAC Tournament, and 12th OAC Championship appearance.

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We can't wait until January

Because the Ada Public Library has some great programs planned
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 29, 2016

We can’t wait until January.

Just look at all the events planned at the Ada Public Library. We’re noting a few and for the entire list click here.

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Ada in full color

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 29, 2016

We're thinking Christmas as long as we are able. Here's another colorful Ada residential holiday display photographed by Ken Collins.

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Insightful advice for setting a budget for the new year

Make it workable and not overwhelming
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 29, 2016

The new year is an ideal time to set up a household budget. David McClough, Ph.D., associate professor of economics at Ohio Northern University, can offer common-sense insights for a strategic plan to avoid a New Year’s resolution gone awry.
 
“It is important to make the budget workable and not overwhelming or daunting. It has to provide a guide you can follow,” McClough said. “I often compare budgets to a fitness regimen. Everyone wants the benefits, but no one likes dieting or working out. You have to be disciplined and remain focused on the outcome.”
 

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The reason why 19 Sigma Pi members were suspended in 1925

Posted by Beth Downing on Thursday, December 29, 2016

December 1904- Citizens were boasting of the installation of a $1000 magnetic fire alarm system with 15 boxes distributed throughout the town. The James Thomas barber shop sent the first call over the new fire system.

December 1925- Nineteen members of the Sigma Pi fraternity were suspended for the remainder of the school year for promoting and participating in dance in Lima, in violation of the Dance Rule.

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