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ONU Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026

Ohio Northern University

/ Sep 25, 2026

FROM ONU.EDU__Ohio Northern University invites Polar Bears back to campus to celebrate Homecoming and Reunion Weekend from Friday, September 25-Saturday, September 26.

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Ohio Northern recognizes rising stars, proven leaders

Ohio Northern University

/ Sep 25, 2026

FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS Ada Schools treasurer Tessa (Pitcovich) McVey, BSBA ’22, MSA ’23, and senior software engineer Kevin Cramer, BSCPE ’11, have been selected to receive Ohio Northern University’s 2026 William L. Robinson Young Alumni Awards during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, Sept. 25-26.

The prestigious award honors alumni from the past 15 years who demonstrate outstanding professional achievement, service to others, and commitment to ONU. It is named for Bill Robinson, a 1961 ONU graduate who served the University for more than 50 years and left a lasting impact.

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Bulldogs and Black Knights team up to Volley for a Cure

Sports

/ Sep 25, 2026

The Ada Bulldogs raised $ 2,590.00 at the September 23 Volley for a Cure Pink Out through a 50/50, bake sale, baskets and donations. The event motto is One Team - One Fight - A Cure.

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School volleyball team lost in straight sets to visiting Van Buren in a Blanchard Valley Conference match on Wednesday, Sept. 23.

The Bulldog girls dropped to 12-2 overall and 3-1 in the BVC after the 25-15, 25-22, 26-24 defeat. The defeat snapped the Ada six-match win streak.

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Regional news

/ September 25, 2026

New content on www.BlufftonIcon.com, Friday, September 25

Fall Festival activities are all over Bluffton, Sept. 26

Clay, community, and the classroom

Ohio Northern University

/ September 25, 2026

FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__Fifty-one exquisite ceramic pieces crafted by Professor of Art Emeritus Bruce Chesser are currently on display at Ohio Northern University’s Elzay Gallery of Art through September 26.

Freshman Rister just misses qualification for girls golf districts

Sports

/ September 25, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

HARROD__Ada High School freshman Brooklyn Rister competed as an individual in the girls Div. II tournament at Colonial Hills Golfers Club in Harrod on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and finished 11th in a field of 53 golfers.

Ada boys golf 4th at sectionals; Rister, Shook make districts

Sports

/ September 25, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

ARLINGTON__Two members of the Ada High School golf team qualified for districts by playing well in the 12-team Div. III sectionals at Sycamore Springs Golf Club on Thursday, Sept. 24.