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United Methodist choirs prepare for cantata

Many Ada congregations planning special Christmas programs
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 26, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Scott Henning (right) rehearses with the Ada United Methodist Church chancel choir and youth choir in preparation for a cantata to be given during the worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3.

"The Silence and the Sound" is the title of the cantata which will be presented by both choirs. Henning, the church music director, described the piece as mysterious in the beginning, joyful at the end. All are welcome.

The Icon invites Ada area churches to provide special Christmas program information. Send to Monty Siekerman at: [email protected]

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Men's basketball: ONU 87, Case Western 51

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, November 26, 2017

CINCINNATI — Junior Ryan Bruns (Chickasaw/Marion Local) had a double-double with 25 points and a season-high 14 rebounds to lead the Ohio Northern men's basketball team to an 87-51 victory over Case Western Reserve on Sunday afternoon at the Harrington Center as part of the Mt. St. Joseph Tip-Off Classic.

The Polar Bears (2-1 overall) also got 17 points from senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) and a career-high 14 points from freshman Brandon Waugh (Columbus/Northland in the victory.

The Spartans fall to 0-5 overall.

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Lights go up

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 26, 2017

CHECK OUT THE NEXT PHOTO FOR THE ENTIRE SCENE - Village employees Cheryl Greer and Richard White install holiday decorations on the Main Street light poles on Saturday. About 90 poles are festoons with snowflake banners and lighted greenery shortly after Thanksgiving each year. Soon, colorful lights will be strung on trees and shrubs in the Depot Park, making the downtown jolly and bright.

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ONU men lose by 4

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, November 26, 2017

CINCINNATI — Senior Nate Burger (Dayton/Alter) poured in a career-high 33 points and freshman Brandon Waugh (Columbus/Northland) added 11 points as the Ohio Northern men's basketball team dropped a tight 77-73 decision to No. 9-ranked Washington (Mo.) on Saturday afternoon at the Harrington Center.

The Polar Bears (1-1 overall) will now wrap up the Mount Saint Joseph Tip-Off Classic on Saturday with a 3 pm contest against Case Western Reserve (0-3).

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Women's basketball wins by 18

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, November 25, 2017

DELAWARE — The No. 7-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team topped Ohio Wesleyan 54-36 on Saturday afternoon to claim its third consecutive victory as it defeated OWU at the Branch Rickey Arena.

The Polar Bears improve to 3-1 overall, while the Battling Bishops drop to 0-4 on the season.

Senior center Amy Bullimore (Morrow/Little Miami) had a big day for ONU as she recorded her second consecutive and 23rd career double-double to lead Northern.

The senior tallied a game-high 22 points and added 11 rebounds for ONU.

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The Flag Staff from 1914 Ohio Northern Cadets.

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, November 24, 2017

(Dave Devier, Ph.D., attended ONU and lived in and around the community for 45 years. He taught at Northern for 15 years. Currently, he is President of Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, Mich. While in the Ada area, he and his wife Patty collected Ada/ONU memorabilia. He will write an occasional column for the Ada Icon describing some of their "finds" that pertain to the town and gown.)

By David Devier

This is the next installment in the history of Ada and Ohio Northern University shown through memorabilia and artifacts. This find came from the many pieces that were in the American Legion Hall when it closed its Main Street Post. 

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