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ONU volleyball sweeps Rose-Hulman

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, October 14, 2017

By Tim Glon

ADA — The No. 21-ranked Ohio Northern volleyball team swept Rose-Hulman (Ind.) and Albion (Mich.) on Friday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center.

The Polar Bears (20-4 overall) defeated the Engineers (14-10) 25-21, 25-22, 25-20 in the first match of the day, then topped the Britons (12-9) 25-13, 25-15, 25-19 in the second match.

Against RHIT, sophomore McKenna Jordan (Toledo/Saint Ursula) had 12 kills and sophomore Chelsea Huppert(Bremen, Ind.) had 11 kills.

Freshman Katie Wade (Battle Creek, Mich./Harper Creek) had 38 assists and sophomore Kristin Langston(Versailles) had a match-high 25 digs for the hosts.

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Women's soccer runs win streak to 10 games

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, October 14, 2017

By Caleb Scott

ADA — The No. 15-ranked Ohio Northern women's soccer team used two first half goals to extend its winning streak to 10 games as it shutout John Carroll 2-0 on Friday evening at Kerscher Stadium.

The Polar Bears improve to 12-1-1 overall, and remain unbeaten in the Ohio Athletic Conference at 5-0-0, while the Blue Streaks drop to 7-4-2, 3-1-1.

Sophomore Rose Nienaber (Cincinnatti/Oak Hills) and junior Sarah Puntel (Strongsville) each scored goals to lead ONU offensively, while sophomore Haley Moses (Mason) added an assist for ONU.

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Black Knights blank Ada

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, October 13, 2017

By Cort Reynolds
ADA - The visiting Van Buren boys soccer team shut out Ada 3-0 Thursday
evening in the regular season finale.

The loss ended the Bulldog regular season with a record of 11-5, their
best finish in years.

Ada senior keeper Ace Gamble made five saves in goal.

VB also won a half JV game after the varsity contest, 1-0.

Sixth-seeded Ada plays next in the sectional first round when they host
ninth seed Willard Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m.

The winner advances to visit second seed Mansfield Christian Saturday,
Oct. 21 in the second round of the tournament.

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5K and fun run Sunday - it's all about worldwide relief efforts

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 13, 2017

The ONU Circle K and Ada Girl Scout Troop 21172 will sponsor a 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, Oct. 15, to support United Methodist Committee on Relief.

The event will begin at the Sports Center with registration beginning at 2 p.m. The Fun Run of 0.2 miles will begin at 2:30 p.m. The 5K will start at 3 p.m.
In case of rain, the run will be held inside the Sports Center.

For more details, contact Girl Scout co-leader Amy Stockert at 614-746-2713.

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Fire chief Q & A and Vancrest

It's Fire Prevention Week
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 13, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
Longtime fire chief Jay Epley spoke to residents of Vancrest on Wednesday afternoon.

He explained about the department and answered questions. He also brought along a fire truck which residents could see after his presentation. Jay was named Citizen of the Year last November.

Penny Keller-Clark shows Vancrest resident Bernnta Latimore a fireman's hat during a presentation at Vancrest on Wednesday  afternoon.

The police department arranges a program for residents once a month. Sometimes the programs involve police officers explaining their work, sometimes the speakers come from other community agencies.

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A future engineer?

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, October 13, 2017

A future engineer? Dr. Bryan Boulanger, chair of environmental engineering, with daughter Eala, 2, at the groundbreaking of the new ONU engineering building.

CLICK HERE for more photos and a complete story.

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