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Men's soccer: Bears falls to Capital 2-0

Posted by Eli Garmon on Thursday, October 10, 2013

By Andrew Korba

The No. 11 Ohio Northern men's soccer team dropped a 2-0 contest to Capital on Wednesday afternoon at the ONU Soccer Field.

The Polar Bears fall to 9-3-0 on the season and 1-1-0 in OAC play, while the Crusaders improve to 4-4-3, 1-1-0.

ONU had a chance to strike early in the 12th minute.

Senior Jeremy Barnes  dribbled into the box and rocketed a shot that hit the crossbar.

Freshman Matt Kinkopf  was able to get the rebound and fire a shot, but his attempt was saved by Capital goalie Bob Weisgarber.

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Volleyball: Balanced attack lifts ONU over Wooster

Posted by Eli Garmon on Thursday, October 10, 2013

By Tim Glon

Ten different players registered kills as the Ohio Northern volleyball team swept Wooster 25-9, 25-15, 26-24 Wednesday night at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 12-7 overall, while the Scots fall to 5-16.

The match was the final non-conference contest of the regular season for ONU.

Sophomore Ellie Gillespie  and Anna Ricker  and freshman Kelli Weininger  each had six kills to lead a balanced ONU offensive attack.

In all, 14 different Polar Bears saw action and 10 had kills and seven had four kills or more.

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Off comes the corn

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 10, 2013

Corn is coming off the field just north of State Route 30 (see the semi in the background). After a rainy weekend fields have dried out enough for some farmers to return to their harvest.

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ONU announces “The Ohio Northern Promise” to make an excellent college education more affordable

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, October 10, 2013

 

Responding to unprecedented challenges to students and parents seeking an affordable, high-quality college education, Ohio Northern University on Thursday announced a new initiative designed to reduce tuition, lower student debt and help students graduate in four years.

Called “The Ohio Northern Promise,” the initiative stresses affordable academic excellence and hinges on four key elements:

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Minnie F. Ray, 1923-2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Minnie F. Ray, age 90, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 9:10 a.m. at Kindred Hospital, Lima, Ohio.

She was born on March 3, 1923 in Greeneville, TN to James Orvil and Verdia (Wallace) Bryant who preceded her in death. She married Lark Howard and he died on June 21, 1967. She then married Morgan Ray on June 1, 1977 and he died on September 13, 1981.

Minnie was a homemaker and a member of the Alger Family Worship Center.

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Virgil Yoakam worked 42 years on the railroad

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Virgil E. Yoakam, age 88, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 6 a.m. at his Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Kenton, Ohio.

He was born May 31, 1925, in Hardin County, Ohio to Earl and Ruth (Weber) Yoakam, they preceded him in death. He married Bernice Compton on December 11, 1960 and she died on December 13, 1998. He then married Barbara Rostofer in 1999 and she survives in the Forest, Ohio.

Virgil worked 42 years with the railroad as a Freight Agent for Con Rail Railroad. He retired as a Control Tower Operator.

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