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9 Polar Bears named All-Ohio Athletic Conference in football

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Nine Ohio Northern student-athletes were named All-Ohio Athletic Conference in football for 2017 in voting conducted by the league's 10 head coaches.

Senior linebacker Zach Schmerge (Wapakoneta), junior receiver Chad Rex (Bradenton, Fla./Lakewood Ranch) and sophomore running back Christiaan Williams (Sidney/Anna) were all First Team All-OAC selections.

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Watson named Swimmer of the Week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Ohio Northern junior Kierra Watson (Brownsburg, Ind.) was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Swimmer of the Week. The junior earned the honor after sweeping the back events in a 156-128 victory over Wittenberg.

Watson won the 100 back in 1:04.19 and the 200 back in 2:20.17 to lead the Polar Bears in the meet.

Northern returns to action on Nov. 30-Dec. 2 as it competes in the 3-day Wooster Invitationa

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Simpson won 4 times, named Swimmer of the Week

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Monday, November 20, 2017

Senior Ian Simpson (Strongsville) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Swimmer of the Week for the week.

Simpson posted four victories on Friday afternoon during ONU's 207-90 victory over Wittenberg.

Simpson swept the backstroke events, winning the 100 back in :55.41 and the 200 back in 2:05.32. 

He was also a part of the 200 medley and 200 free relay teams that took first place in each event.

Northern returns to action on Nov. 30-Dec. 2 as it competes in the 3-day Wooster Invitational.

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Bluffton photo history book release by the Icon

Over 170 photos of Ada's neighboring community included
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 20, 2017

FROM THE BLUFFTON ICON - Imagine living in a Bluffton you never knew.

A book released in time for Christmas by the Bluffton Icon takes you there.

“The Bluffton We Never Knew,” photographs from our first half century, 1861 to 1911, is at the printer now. The book, with 106 pages, includes over 170 black and white photographs of Bluffton.

Bluffton pioneer photographer Will A. Triplett took most of the photos. Those photos include Bluffton scenes, people, businesses, churches, Main Street, the college, railroads, early vehicles and residences from Bluffton.

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Merry on Main returns Dec. 4

So does Santa, 2 reindeer, music and shopping, just for starters
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 20, 2017

By Monty Siekerman
The 5th annual Merry on Main will feature Santa, two of his reindeer, and music. And, oh, did I mention shopping. The festivities will be held from 5:30 until 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4.

Due to construction at the Ada Public Library, Santa will greet youngsters at the Ada First United Methodist Church this year. His reindeer will be at the Depot. The Depot will also host crafts for kids and will be the site for voting on best business window display.

Carolers will stroll up and down Main, while Streamline Insurance will provide live music.

The Chamber invites you to Merry on Main and to shop local.

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Autumn on campus

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 20, 2017

CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS - Students are gone this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, making the village a little less busy, but gives us time to reflect on the beauty of campus this fall. Here's a collection of photos by Trevor Jones showing how fortunate we are in having a beautiful campus in our midst. In this photo, second-year pharmacy student Brittany George walks past Weber Hall.

 

 

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