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IRS offers tax tips for "The Season of Giving"

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, December 7, 2012

December is traditionally a month for giving generously to charities, friends and family. But it’s also a time that can have a major impact on the tax return you’ll file in the New Year.

Here are some “Season of Giving” tips from the IRS covering everything from charity donations to refund planning:

Contribute to Qualified Charities

If you plan to take an itemized charitable deduction on your 2012 tax return, your donation must go to a qualified charity by Dec. 31. Ask the charity about its tax-exempt status.

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Steinbrunner, ONU women's cross country coaching staff honored by OAC

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, December 7, 2012

Senior Alison Steinbrunner was named OAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Year and the Ohio Northern women's coaches were named Women's Coaching Satff of the Year in voting done by the league's 10 head coaches.

This is the third straight season that Steinbrunner and the coaching staff have won these awards.

Steinbrunner posted a time of 22:12 at the OAC Championships, which was good for her fourth straight OAC Championship.

She is the only female to accomplish this feat in conference history. In addition, Steinbrunner finished second at the NCAA Championships.

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Santa at the library on Monday

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 6, 2012

The tree is up and the Ada Public Library staff is eagerly awaiting Santa's visit to the Ada Library.

"Join us Monday, Dec., 10th from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. to visit with Santa in the front reading room,"  Amanda Bennett of the library told The Icon.

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The Wise Men of Ada

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 6, 2012

Christmas is on the way and the Magi are on their journey. You'll find these Wise Men in the Winter Wonderland holiday light display shown nightly in December in the Ada Park. Click for a video.

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Santa coming to The Inn at ONU on Dec. 21

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, December 6, 2012

Santa will be making a last-minute stop to The Inn at Ohio Northern University.  Join Santa for cookies and complimentary photos from 2 to 4 p.m. on, Friday, Dec. 21.  The event is free; however, reservations are required. To register, please call 419.772.2500.

The Inn at Ohio Northern University is a full-service hotel. The Inn welcomes meetings, groups, and special events. With over 3,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, groups as large as 100 people can convene a seminar, meeting, wedding or other special event hosted in the boardroom and beautiful garden courtyard, complete with a central fountain and outdoor seating.

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Five named to NCAA Division III men's soccer All-Great Lakes Region teams

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Thursday, December 6, 2012

Five Ohio Northern men's soccer players were named to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer All-Great Lakes Region teams.

Seniors Nate Bascom, Mac Church and Austin Windsor all earned First Team selections, while seniors Cameron Johnson and Chris Matejka were named to the Second Team.

Bascom earns his second straight All-Great Lakes Region selection. He was named as the Capital One Academic All-American of the Year. 

He broke the single season record for points with 54 and assists with 18.

Bascom now concludes his career as ONU's all time points leader with 155 and all-time assists leader with 43.

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