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ONU prof has art on display in Maumee

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Prof. William Mancuso, assistant professor of art at ONU, has several watercolor paintings on display at the American Frame showroom in Maumee.

The show, called “Blanchard Valley Plein Air Painters,” is a group exhibition. The artists began as a volunteer-led program for the Hancock County Parks in 2013. The goal was to provide opportunities for artists to meet and paint in various park locations and to expand awareness and appreciation of plein air painting.

The work in the show display paintings in all media, but predominately oil, watercolor and pastel.

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Volleyball looks to repeat as OAC champions

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The Ohio Northern volleyball team will look to defend it Ohio Athletic Conference Regular Season and Tournament titles in 2017 under the guidance of 27th-year head coach Kate Witte.

The Polar Bears finished the 2016 season 27-4 overall, including a perfect 9-0 record in conference play.

Witte and her staff welcome back 11 letterwinners in 2017 and six newcomers.

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Ada soccer wins opener

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, August 22, 2017

By Cort Reynolds

MILLER CITY - The visiting Ada boys soccer team shut out Miller City 3-0 in their first match of the season Monday evening.

Logan Williams netted two goals while Johnathan Rettig added the other goal for the victorious Bulldogs.

Ace Gamble made eight saves in goal for the Bulldogs.

Ada (1-0) plays at county rival Kenton Wednesday, August 23. The JV match kicks off at 5 p.m., followed by the varsity at 7 p.m.

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Ada spikers downed by St. Henry

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Tuesday, August 22, 2017

By Cort Reynolds

ADA - The Ada volleyball team lost in three straight close sets to visiting power St. Henry Monday evening in a non-league bout between regional powers.

 

The Bulldogs (2-1) fell to the hard-hitting Redskins 25-13, 25-20, 25-21. SH improved to 3-1 with the victory.

 

Ada led 10-6 in set two and by 16-14 in the third game before losing both contests to late Redskin closing runs of 11-4 and 11-5, respectively.

 

Senior Melina Woods led Ada with 16 kills and 17 digs, but SH had too many weapons for the Bulldogs to contend with.

 

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Shadow dancing and Pultizer Prize winner

Tickets on sale for first two Freed Center performances
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The Freed Center on the Ohio Northern University campus has lined up an impressive selection of performances for the 2017-18 school year.

Here’s a capsule of the first two headliners, both appearing in September. Tickets are available through the Freed Center ticket office or by clicking here

Catapult and the ONU Dance Company
Homecoming - Saturday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Biggs Theatre

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Former Ada resident watched the eclipse

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Former Ada resident Mary Howard sent the Icon this photo of yesterday's solar eclipse with the following explanation: I live in Worland, Wyoming, but am originally from Ada. I watched the eclipse at Gooseberry Badlands between Worland and Meeteetse, Wyoming.  Buddy (my dog) and I sat up in the parking lot of the Badland's scenic area. The traffic was crazy to try and go anywhere else. The starlings came out and the crickets started chirping as I was sitting there.

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