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Joey Frank wins at number 1 singles and doubles

 

By Jeni Kmic

The Ohio Northern Men's Tennis team remained undefeated in the OAC with 9-0 win over Mount Union on Saturday afternoon at the University Courts.

The Polar Bears move to 11-4 overall and 5-0 in the OAC, while the Raiders drop to 11-4 and 2-3 in the OAC.

Senior Joey Frank and junior Do Thai were victorious at No. 1 doubles with an 8-2 win.

Freshman John Mostowy and junior Josh Saunders followed with an 8-5 win at the No. 2 doubles position.

The No. 3 tandem of sophomore Sam Prewitt and junior Blake Troller finished up the doubles sweep with a 9-7 win.

New village website in the works

There's a new look for the Village of Ada. Check out the village's website

Cameron Johnson signs with Kitsap Pumas S.C. of USL Premier Development League

By Andrew Korba

Ohio Northern men's soccer player Cameron Johnson has signed to play with Kitsap Pumas S.C. (Wash.) of the USL Premier Development League.

The league is the top-level amateur competition in the United State and features 62 teams competing in four conferences.

Kitsap Pumas S.C. won the 2011 USL Premier Development League title and will begin its season on May 4.

In his four seasons at ONU, Johnson scored 45 goals and recorded 113 points, which are both fourth most all-time in program history.

BVH among top 5% of U.S. hospitals for patient safety for the fourth consecutive year

Blanchard Valley Hospital has been named a recipient of the Healthgrades® 2013 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ by achieving patient safety ratings that are in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals. This means that BVH is an excellent performer in safeguarding patients from serious, potentially preventable complications during their hospital stays. This is the fourth consecutive year BVH has received this award.

"Play Hardball Against ALS" on April 20 in Ada

Did you know that 1 in 50,000 individuals is afflicted with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS), a non-curable (as of now) disease affecting the nervous system and
muscles. Amazingly, in this area the number is closer to 1 in 7,000!

Perhaps most people know of this disease by the name "Lou Gehrig's Disease", named after the famed New York Yankee baseball player.

Relating the baseball connection to ALS. A challenge is going out to set the
Ohio Athletic Conference Baseball Attendance record.

Lots going on this week and next in Hardin County

Here's the latest from the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance:

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit 20th Annual Gene Autry Days
Enjoy Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Salad, Beverage and Dessert for $8 on April 28 from 12:30PM to 2:30PM at the First United Methodist Church, 234 N. Main St., Kenton. Ticket are pre-sale only. You can buy tickets at the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance, 225 S. Detroit St., Kenton, Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-4:30PM.

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