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2 ONU student athletes receive OAC honors

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Two ONU student athletes received OAC athlete of the week honors for Jan. 25-31.

Freshman Keegan Digby (Bowling Green/Otsego) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week.

Digby won the weight throw and the shot put to help the Polar Bears (5-1) win the annual Joe Banks Invitational on Saturday at the ONU Sports Center.

He won the weight throw with a toss of 15.09 meters and won the shot put with a heave of 14.17 meters in just his second intercollegiate competition.

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Both ONU track teams continue in national rankings

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Both Ohio Northern University indoor track teams continued to be ranked nationally.

Women's team
The Ohio Northern women's indoor track and field team are ranked No. 7 nationally in the second weekly United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Div. III power rankings, released on Tuesday.

The Polar Bears (4-2 overall) scored 111.96 pointsin the rankings, which are based on national performance rankings with bonus points for exceptional times. That is xx less than the 151.85 points in the first poll.

The power rankings include just a small portion of all schools that plan to compete this season.

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So, you think you know Ada? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

So, you think you know Ada. This photo is taken from the front entrance of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

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The top ten classic love songs for Valentine’s Day 

No matter how you plan on spending the day, whether it’s getting comfy for a Valentine’s Day movie or a romantic dinner at home, stay safe
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman 
Often even the best Valentine’s Day plans fail. In a year when going out to celebrate love is difficult, what is one to do? Thankfully, there are tons of great singers who can put a little romance in your life even while you are sitting at home.

What are your favorite love songs? Let the Icon know in the comments!

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Be Mine Around the World Wine and Dine event Feb. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The Inn at ONU is taking reservations for its “Around the World Be Mine," wine and dine event next week.

The sampling is from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb.. 13, at The Inn, 401 W. College Ave., Ada.

The evening includes a six-course meal paired with wines selected for the evening. 

Wine commentary will be provided during the evening by Diana Kerr Brown, an industry wine expert. Live music is also part of the event.

Wine will be available for purchase during the evening.

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We experienced 3.9 inches of weekend snowfall

January's temperatures ranged from 11 to 46 degrees
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 2, 2021

The area experienced 3.9 inches of snowfall on Jan. 30 and 31, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

That total brings January’s snowfall to 8. 1 inches, believe it or not. Meanwhile, aside from snowfall, the average January 2021 daily temperature was 29. 5 degrees, with the normal January average at 25.4.

Temperatures ranged from a high on 46 on Jan. 14, to a low of 11 on Jan. 23.  The daily weather summary is in the chart below.

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