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Ceramic show spotlights ONU faculty and alumni

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, January 30, 2022

The ONU Faculty and Alumni Ceramic Show is open to the public, noon-4 p.m., Monday thru Friday at the Elzay Gallery of Art. A closing reception will be held February 25 (time TBA). Photo: Ohio Northern University.

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Edna M. Griffith was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 30, 2022

 Edna M. Griffith, age 67, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her residence in Roundhead. 

She was born on November 15, 1954, in Roundhead, Ohio to the late William and Hester (Prater) Wireman.  On September 8, 1971, Edna married Melvin “Bud” Griffith, Jr.  and he preceded her in death on October 4, 2015.

Surviving is her daughter, Darlene (Matthew) Downing of Roundhead; three grandchildren: Cody Griffith, Logan Smith, and Dylan Griffith; five great grandchildren; three brothers: James (Carolyn) Wireman of Lima, Paul (Linda) Wireman of Alger and Adam Wireman of Alger; and a sister, Susan Sneary of Roundhead.

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Baumgartner paces Ada swimmers at conference meet

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 30, 2022

Led by two wins from freshman Lily Baumgartner, the Ada High School swim teams fared well at the North Central Ohio Swim League meet hosted by Colonel Crawford (CC) on Saturday, January 29.

The Lady Bulldogs finished a solid fourth in the eight-team event, while the Ada boys came in seventh.

Meet host CC won the girls title, while Upper Sandusky captured the boys crown. CC edged the Rams in the combined girls/boys score by 18.5 points.

Baumgartner won the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke races to lead the Ada girls.

Junior Carlie Oldfield finished second in the 50 freestyle, and touched third in the 100 backstroke.

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Short-handed Bulldog boys lose to Ottoville

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 30, 2022

Despite being short-handed, the visiting Ada High School boys basketball team stayed close to Ottoville for three quarters before losing 64-40 in a non-conference game Saturday night, January 29.

Ada hung within striking distance down 43-30 heading to the final period. 

But the Big Green closed on a 21-10 note to win going away.

Ada junior guard Spencer Wall scored five early points, but took a hit to the head in the first quarter and missed the rest of the game.

"We held up pretty well considering we were without him," said first-year Bulldog head coach Vince Halliday. "We were only down 13 after three.

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Bulldog wrestler McClain places at Sally George Invite

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 30, 2022

The Ada HIgh School wrestling team battled at the two-day, 24-team Sally George Invitational tournament with several big schools hosted by Marion Pleasant Friday and Saturday. 

Marion Pleasant won the double-elimination tournament with 208 points. Jonathan Alder took second at 192.5. Ada tied for 23rd place with Sugarcreek Garaway.

Bulldog sophomore Clayton McClain was the lone Ada placer, coming in sixth in the 126 lbs. division. He posted a 2-3 record in the two-day tournament. 

Seeded second, he got a first round bye and won his first match by pinning Tony Cummins of Indian Lake at 3:25.

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West Ohio Food Bank distributions in Ada

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, January 30, 2022

The West Ohio Food Bank has released a monthly food distribution schedule for the remainder of 2022, including four Hardin County events at Ohio Northern University Dial-Roberson Stadium Front Lot. (Complete schedule is attached.)

 

February 21

March 21

November 21

December 19

 

Pickups are scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Enter off Klingler Rd.

Pre-registration is not required for these events.

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