FROM ONU ARTS & DESIGN FACEBOOK - Associate Professor of Art Melissa Eddings Mancuso has accepted the endowed chair in the arts from Ohio Northern President, Dr. Daniel Dibiasio. The announcement was posted on Oct. 7.
The Eleanor H. and Robert W. Biggs Chair in the Arts recognizes either an associate or full professor in music, theatre arts, or art & design.
Melissa is an associate professor of art in the School of Visual & Performing Arts.
She has taught at ONU since 1997, served as chair for the department of Art & Design from 2000–2002, and currently teaches painting, printmaking, book arts, and drawing courses.
Ada High School marching band will performance its competition show, pregame and stand tunes on Friday.
The performance is from 7 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, at the Ada football stadium hosted by the Ada Music Boosters.
According to the Boosters:
"Come join the Ada High School marching band as we perform our competition show, pregame, and stand tunes for the Ada community.
"Although this year has been unpredictable, the students have worked diligently since the summer months to put together a wonderful performance.
"Please know that all social distancing and mask wearing protocols will be followed strictly at this event.
The Area Agency on Aging 3 will host a Mobile Health Clinic on Friday, Oct. 16, from 9-11 a.m. in its parking lot at 2423 Allentown Road, Lima, across from Wal-Mart, according to Dre White, AAA3 health education coordinator.
Free health screenings will be provided by the Ohio Northern University HealthWise.
ONU HealthWise will provide flu vaccines, bone density scans and blood pressure checks. HealthWise consists of students from ONU and licensed medical staff who deliver educational outreach and health care services to support the health and wellness in the community.
The Ohio Northern University steel drum band took its music outdoors yesterday from 5 to 7 p.m. The performance was between Presser Hall and the Wilson Art Center. And, yes, masks were worn by all the musicians. (Photos in this series by Mana Hashimoto, Icon intern)
By Cort Reynolds
VAN BUREN - The visiting Ada girls soccer team lost 7-0 to Van Buren in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association makeup bout Tuesday evening.
The Lady Bulldogs fell to 3-9 overall and 1-3 in NCOSA action with the defeat. The Lady Black Knights improved to 5-6-2 and 2-2 in NCOSA play with the victory.
Ada junior keeper Olivia Green was credited with 19 saves in goal.
The Bulldogs visit Riverdale (6-6-1, 3-1 NCOSA) Wednesday, October 7 as he play their third match in three consecutive nights.
By Cort Reynolds
PAULDING - The visiting Ada volleyball team got off to a good start at tough Paulding but lost a four-set Northwest Conference battle Tuesday night.
Ada won the tight first set in overtime 26-24, but then saw the Panthers rally to take the next three games 25-23, 25-17, and 25-14.
The defeat dropped the Lady Bulldog overall record to 7-10 overall and 1-6 in NWC play.
Paulding improved to 13-3 and stayed third in the deep NWC at 5-1 with the win.
Senior Megan Light led Ada with 15 kills, 12 digs and five blocks. Senior Miranda Wills compiled 23 digs, eight kills, two blocks and one ace.
