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Women’s soccer team has three on All-Great Lakes Region team

By Caleb Scott

The Ohio Northern women's soccer team saw three members earn National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-Great Lakes Region honors for the 2016 season.

Seniors Shelby Stephens (Cypress, Tex./Woods), Michaela Gutierrez (Moon Township, Pa./Moon Area), and Missy Ward (Columbus/Westerville North) each earned All-Region honors.

Apollo Career Center holiday craft show Dec. 3

Apollo Career Center, 3325 Shawnee Road, Lima, will hold its 27th annual Christmas at Apollo Craft Show Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $3, children 12 and under are free. 

The proceeds from the craft show are divided among the Apollo student clubs to fund community service projects and assist students competing at state and national competitions. 

One of the largest shows in the region, Apollo Career Center hosts over 100 crafters selling home-made and hand-crafted wares. 

Sandwiches, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase. For additional information, call 419-998-2917.

Maria Cronley named ONU provost/vice president for academic affairs

Currently associate provide at Miami

Maria Cronley has been named provost/vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) at Ohio Northern University. She will begin her duties Jan. 12, 2017. Cronley is currently associate provost and associate vice president for academic affairs at Miami University in Ohio.

“We are very pleased that Dr. Maria Cronley will be joining the Ohio Northern community in this important position,” said Daniel DiBiasio, ONU president. “Her exceptional experience as a teacher, scholar and administrator will greatly benefit ONU and advance the University's academic mission.”

Rotary Club invites you to food-wine pairing Dec. 8

The Ada Rotary Club will sponsor a food and wine pairing at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at The Inn.

There will be fine wines paired with food, live music, and a holiday atmosphere for the event. Cost is $47 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Proceeds will support Rotary community projects. Call 419-772-2500 for reservations.

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Sharon Music (left) and Peg Wren decorate the Century 21 Sunday Realty window. Twenty businesses are competing in an Ada Area Chamber of Commerce holiday window decorating contest this year. The public can vote on the best display during Merry on Main on Monday. Ballots will be available at the depot from 5 until 6:30 p.m. that evening. (Monty Siekerman photo)

Rudolph movie, PaintINNs, holiday craft show and lots more on Ada's calendar

Here's nearly four pages of events happening in Ada in December and January

Did you know that the movie “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” will have a free viewing at the Ada Public Library in December?

And, in December and January there’s a PaintINN at the Inn at ONU?  There’s also a holiday craft fair at Vancrest in December.

How can you keep on top of all the activities taking place in Ada during December and January?

Never fear, it's the Ada Icon Hometown Happenings December-January calendar to the rescue. Darlene Bowers compiles the calendar.

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