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Senior Britt Lauck named OAC Women's Basketball Player of the Week

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Wednesday, November 23, 2016

By Caleb Scott

Senior Britt Lauck (Lima/Shawnee) has been named the women's basketball Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the week of Nov. 14-19. Lauck led the Polar Bears to a 3-0 week to open the 2016-17 campaign.

The senior led Northern in scoring in both contests at the Denison Tip-Off Tournament this weekend and was named to the All-Tournament team for her efforts. Lauck posted a game-high 18 points in a 56-44 victory over Denison and added a career-best five steals in the contest. Lauck also scored a career-high 21 points in a 69-46 victory over Mount St. Joseph.

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WONB celebrates 25 years of providing voice for ONU and community

It's a place where ONU students can find their voice
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 22, 2016

For 25 years, the WONB radio station has allowed Ohio Northern University students to find their voice. The station, an integral part of the University’s multidiscipline learning experience, is marking its silver anniversary this fall.

The first broadcast over the air took place at 9:49 a.m. on Oct. 18, 1991. The time was intentional to pay tribute to the station’s frequency of 94.9 FM. The station, which is located in the Freed Center for the Performing Arts and is part of the Department of Communication and Media Studies, provides students of all majors with valuable experience while also serving the region.

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Best year ever for Tree Fest'

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 22, 2016

This year's Christmas Tree Festival at Community Health Professionals raised the most ever: more than $5,500. Deb Curlis, organizer of the weeklong events at CHP, said the proceeds will go to those needing home health care and hospice. For a better look at these two trees, look below. (Monty Siekerman photos)

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This column is as dull as warning you to exercise daily

But the kernel of truth hits the bull's eye - aimed at you Ada shopper
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, November 22, 2016

SPOILER ENDING
Skip the malls this weekend. Stay in town. Shop local.

IT GETS WORSE
Oh, come on, you’ve heard this before. It’s as dull as a warning to exercise daily or you’ll gain weight.

WEIGHT…WAIT, THAT’S THE PROBLEM
“We” are the problem with our small town if we don’t support our own businesses first.

MARK TWAIN WARNED US
It’s like the weather, says Mark Twain. “Everyone complains about it, but no one does anything about it.”

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Keith Durkin pursues research passion as guest editor of Behavioural Neurology journal

He’s an ONU professor of sociology
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Ohio Northern University professor of sociology Keith Durkin is pursuing his research passion as guest editor of an upcoming special issue of the journal Behavioural Neurology. In this issue, the link between criminology and neurodevelopment is closely examined, with the goal being to bridge the gap between experimental psychology and applied forensic mental health. 

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The Village gives thanks…

Without the help of many, Ada would not be what it is
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on Tuesday, November 22, 2016

This Thanksgiving, we are saying thank you to all those who volunteer and work hard to improve our community. Without the help of many, Ada would not be what it is.

Residents are served throughout the year by the volunteer work of the Ada Tree Commissioners, Planning Commissioners and Board of Zoning Appeals members. These individuals serve on the referenced commissions and boards on their own time, and continually work to improve the appearance and health of the community.

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