The Ohio Northern University Observatory will be open to the public on Friday, March 22 from 9 - 11 p.m. to observe the Vernal Equinox, according to Dr. Jason Pinkney, of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This event marks the astronomical first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
The precise time of the equinox is Wednesday, March 20, at 5:58 p.m.. EDT, but the night sky will be the same on March 22.
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce invites Icon viewers to a chamber "mix and mingle" on Wednesday, according to Deb Curlis, chamber director.
The after-hours free event is from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, at The Inn at ONU.
There will be door prizes and refreshments in this "come and go as you please" event. Persons wanting additional information may contact Curlis at [email protected] or by calling 419-788-9459.
County Line Church of the Brethren will hold a college day event from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at the church, 4227 N. Hardin Road (corner Sandusky and County Line Road).
Trish Wannamaker is the speaker with guest martial arts instructor Nicholas Green. The program focuses on self-defense for your spirit and body.
The event will include snacks and give-aways. Check the church Facebook page or call the church at 419-649-5364 for additional details.
Spring sport fever arrived at Ohio Northern this month. One of the spring sports is men's lacrosse. The team won Saturday and stands 5-1 overall. Click here for an update the team.
Junior attack Cameron Marous (Brecksville) scored the game-winning goal on the opening possession of the overtime period Saturday afternoon, giving the Ohio Northern men's lacrosse program a 9-8 victory over nonconference foe Alfred (N.Y.) at Yunevich Stadium.
With the victory, the Polar Bears move to 5-1 overall this season and extend their current win streak to five games. In addition, ONU has now won 12 successive road contests dating back to the 2018 campaign.
