SPRINGFIELD — Junior Jenna Dirksen (Beavercreek/Carroll) was named the tournament Most Valuable Player as she led the No. 14-ranked Ohio Northern women's basketball team to a 63-43 victory over Wittenberg on Saturday afternoon in the championship game of the Kiwanis Holiday Classic at Pam Evans Smith Arena.
The Polar Bears improve to 10-1 overall, while the Tigers drop to 7-7 on the season.
Dirksen and senior Lindsey Black (Urbana/Graham) were each named to the All-Tournament team for Ohio Northern.
WAYNESFIELD - Allen East broke away from a halftime tie to post a 52-47 win over rival Ada in the third-place game of the inaugural Border Battle boys basketball tournament in Waynesfield Saturday afternoon.
The Bulldogs fell to 2-7 with the loss, while the Mustangs improved to 3-5 after the victory. Their win avenged a 40-32 loss at rival Ada 15 days earlier.
Cold shooting from the floor by both teams matched the weather outside, but AE shot accurately beyond the arc and at the foul line to provide the difference.
Jon F. Urich, age 77, died on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 12:36 a.m. at Bridge Hopice Care Center, Findlay.
He was born on October 10, 1940 in Hardin County, Ohio to Bertram and Ivaleen (Epley) Urich who preceded him in death.
Jon grew up in Ada where for years his friendly mannerisms and enthusiasm for sports made him a loved and familiar sight around town. He was proud of his lifetime pass to ONU athletic events. He valued his friendships with ONU and Ada High School athletes, coaching staff, and with members of the County Line Church of the Brethren.
Here's a view of some of the events at the library in 2017
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NOTE: Open the attachment below for lots of library photos.
By Monty Siekerman
It used to be libraries were book depositories, borrow a book and return it.
They were places to read the latest magazines and newspapers, as well. Not anymore.
Libraries continue those services, but have added programming, many events for children from 0-5 on up to crocheting and quilting.
So, here’s a look at a few of the many activities at the Ada Public Library in 2017. The library celebrated its centennial, welcomed a new director, and began a major addition and renovation in the year that now closes.
By Cort Reynolds
WAYNESFIELD - Tournament host Waynesfield-Goshen used a second half rally to defeat Ada 62-56 in the semifinals of the first-ever Border Battle boys basketball event Friday night.
The Bulldogs fall to 2-6 and into the third-place game Saturday afternoon with the loss. Meanwhile, Waynesfield earned its first win to advance to the finals Saturday night with a 1-6 mark.
Ada led 35-33 at halftime, but managed only 21 second half points while the Tigers netted 29. W-G took a 49-45 lead on the strength of a 16-10 third quarter, and finished with a 13-11 fourth period.
The Ada Public Library board of trustees will be at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, for a reorganization meeting. The regular January board meeting will follow. The meetings are open to the public.
