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Basketball: ONU 63, Mount Union 52

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

ALLIANCE — The No. 15-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team used a balanced offensive scoring attack to claim its seventh straight victory as they defeated Mount Union 63-52 at the MAAC on Saturday afternoon.

The Polar Bears improve to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the Ohio Athletic Conference standings, while the Purple Raiders drop to 3-5, 1-2.

Senior Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) scored a game-best 15 points, added four rebounds and three blocks, while senior Lindsey Black (Urbana/Graham) chipped in 10 points for ONU.

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Basketball: ONU 86, Mount Union 82

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

Junior Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) used a 30-point effort, while senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) flirted with a triple-double to lead the Ohio Northern men's basketball team to an 86-82 victory over visiting Mount Union on Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 5-2 overall and stand atop the Ohio Athletic Conference standings as the only remaining undefeated team at 3-0 in conference play, while the Purple Raiders drop to 6-2, 2-1.

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Wrestling: ONU 28, Manchester 16

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

The Ohio Northern wrestling team won its first dual meet of the season as it defeated Manchester (Ind.) 28-16 Friday evening at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears improve to 1-2 on the season, while the Spartans fall to 1-2.

Freshman Jacob Thompson (West Mansfield/Triad) pinned his opponent in 3:48 at 174 pounds.

Heaveyweight Nate Barcaskey (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area) pinned his opponent in 2:35.

Ohio Northern will return to action Dec. 18 at the Washington & Lee (Va.) Duals.

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Irwin Puckett, 1938 - 2017

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

Irwin Puckett, age 79, died on Friday, December 08, 2017 at 7:29 a.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital, Maumee, Ohio.

          He was born on January 9, 1938 in Bonanza, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Susie (Manual) Puckett.  On April 10, 1963 Irwin married Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson and she preceded him in death on June 12, 2015.

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Historical Society to meet Monday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, December 9, 2017

All of those interested in helping form the Ada Historical Society are invited to the.next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, at the Ada Public Library. Future projects, displays, and collecting historical material will be among the topics discussed.

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Remembrance service Saturday

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, December 8, 2017

Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes will hold its 14th  annual remembrance service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at its Ada chapel, 311 E. Lima Ave. Persons attending may arrive anytime between 2 and 3 p.m. A short memorial service will take place at 3 p.m.  A time of sharing and light refreshments will follow.

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