Ohio Northern University has received a $1.19 million Choose Ohio First (COF) grant from the Ohio Department of Education (ODHE) to support students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), and health professions.
According to the ODHE, Choose Ohio First is an important part of Ohio’s strategy to develop STEM talent in the Buckeye State. The DeWine-Husted administration has committed more than $200 million to STEM and STEM education scholarships over the past five years.
"The strength of Ohio's economy depends on having a skilled workforce in the STEM fields," said Chancellor Randy Gardner. "Ohio Northern University has done a great job of preparing its STEM scholars, and I am pleased to have Ohio Northern University among the latest Choose Ohio First awardees."
Driving by on State Route 235, the new Liberty Oaks venue for weddings and other events somewhat resembles the business formerly at this location, New Leaf Garden Center. Upon closer inspection, you can see that only the greenhouse is still there. The rest of the facility has been built from scratch as a much larger space for hosting events with catering and bar service, as well as outdoor weddings.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed The MMB to Ada with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 18. This women’s boutique owned by Darci Motter offers sizes from S-3X. The shop is located inside Buckeye East Coffee Shop, 123 E. Buckeye. PHOTO Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
Men's Soccer falls 1-0 in double overtime
(November 18) MEDFORD, Mass. — The Ohio Northern men's soccer team fell 1-0 to No. 16 Colorado College in double overtime on Saturday afternoon in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division III Tournament on the campus of Tufts University. The loss brings the Polar Bears' 2023 season to a close.
Men's Basketball beats Kenyon 88-83
(November 18) ADA — Sophomore Will Miller (Ottoville) scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Ohio Northern men's basketball team to an 88-83 victory over Kenyon on Saturday afternoon at the ONU Sports Center.
Wrestling posts 3-1 record
(November 18) OLIVET, Mich. — The No. 13-ranked Ohio Northern wrestling team posted a 3-1 record at the Olivet (Mich.) Duals on Saturday at The Cutler Event Center.
The Ada Board of Education held its November 16 regular meeting in the board chambers at 725 W North Ave. with all members present and 2024 board member Troy Erickson in the audience. All action items on the agenda were approved unanimously, including the 5-year financial forecast presented by fiscal officer Kim Light, a measure regarding authorization to levy taxes and acceptance of an HVAC improvement bid. (Meeting packet HERE, 5-year forecast HERE)
By Mark Badertscher
Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator
I hope harvest has gone well for you since the previous edition of the Hardin County Agriculture and Natural Resources Update. Locally, most of the corn is now off, with about 20% still in the fields.
